The Santa Clara Broncos (6-6) challenge the Idaho Vandals (3-7) at the Leavey Center. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Friday, December 21, 2018.
Idaho Vandals at Santa Clara Broncos ATS Prediction
The Vandals are trying to rebound after their 86-68 loss to the UC Irvine Anteaters in their last contest. UC Irvine’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Anteaters had 15 offensive rebounds and 42 total rebounds, while the Vandals had six and 22, respectively. Jared Rodriguez was Idaho’s leading scorer with 18 points on 7-for-9 shooting.
The last time the Broncos were in action, they were beaten by the Prairie View A&M Panthers, 81-64. Prairie View A&M’s 11.7 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Santa Clara, who had a rate of 22.3. With 11 points and 13 rebounds, Josh Martin had a good game for Santa Clara.
After the Vandals won the only game against the Broncos last season, 69-59, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Vandals had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.573 vs. 0.450) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (19.2 vs. 17.6).
Santa Clara could have a difficult time creating turnovers. Idaho ranks 189th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 19.2 percent), while Santa Clara forces the 10th-fewest turnovers (15.0 percent).
Idaho Vandals at Santa Clara Broncos Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Idaho, ATS Winner – Santa Clara, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Santa Clara ranks 14th in three pointers allowed per game (17.6) while Idaho ranks 198th (24.8).
The Broncos rank 42nd in blocks per game (4.5) while the Vandals rank 168th (2.0).
Santa Clara averages 14.9 assists per game, which ranks 70th in the country. Idaho ranks 151st in assists allowed per game (14.1).
The Broncos rank 113th in rebounds per game (36.8) while the Vandals rank 164th in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
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The Vandals have been outscored by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Idaho has defeated opponents by an average of 2.4 points.
During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (9.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (2.0 above their season average).
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