The No. 4 Gonzaga Bulldogs (18-2, 5-0 WCC) put their nine-game winning streak on the line when they take on the Santa Clara Broncos (11-9, 3-3 WCC) at Leavey Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 11 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Gonzaga Bulldogs at Santa Clara Broncos Betting Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last game, they blew out the Portland Pilots, 89-66. The Bulldogs had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 42.9 (above their season average of 31.5) and had a turnover percentage of 9.9 (better than their season average of 13.5). With 17 points on 8-for-13 shooting, Rui Hachimura led Gonzaga in scoring.
The Broncos were victorious over the Pacific Tigers in their last contest, 69-57. The Broncos, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.527, had a fantastic mark of 0.620 and had a turnover percentage of 10.1 (better than their season average of 18.9). With 14 points and 10 rebounds, Santa Clara’s Josip Vrankic had a good performance.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Hachimura scored a game-high 25 points in the first matchup, in which the Bulldogs defeated the Broncos 91-48. He also had five rebounds. The Bulldogs had a much better turnover percentage (9.6 vs. 27.5) and had a much better free throw rate (0.355 vs. 0.196).
The offense of Santa Clara will go head-to-head against the elite defense of Gonzaga. The Broncos rank 226th in offensive efficiency, while the Bulldogs are 21st in defensive efficiency. The Bulldogs should have the edge on that side of the ball. Ball protection should be an advantage for the Bulldogs. They rank 12th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.2 percent). Conversely, the Broncos force the 26th-fewest turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 16.1 percent).
Gonzaga Bulldogs at Santa Clara Broncos Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Gonzaga, ATS Winner – Gonzaga, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Gonzaga ranks 29th in rebounds per game (39.8) while Santa Clara ranks 197th (34.3).
The Bulldogs rank eighth in assists per game (18.7) while the Broncos rank 141st in assists allowed per game (13.3).
Santa Clara ranks 24th in three pointers allowed per game (18.6) while Gonzaga ranks 141st (22.5).
The Bulldogs rank 15th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Broncos rank 115th (6.5).
Gonzaga ranks ninth in blocks per game (5.7) while Santa Clara ranks 81st (3.7).
Bettings Trends:
The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 25.6, up from 23.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 62.6 points per game (8.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (3.0 above their season average).
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