The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (2-9) look to snap their five-game losing streak when they take on the Santa Clara Broncos (4-6) at Leavey Center. The game is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 13, 2018.
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Santa Clara Broncos Free Prediction
The last time the Delta Devils played, they were blown out by the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 106-37. Nebraska’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Mississippi Valley State. The Cornhuskers had a rate of 0.659, while the Delta Devils posted a mark of 0.199. Mississippi Valley State’s Dante Scott played well, finishing with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
The Broncos were beaten by the Prairie View A&M Panthers in their last outing, 81-64. Prairie View A&M’s 11.7 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Santa Clara, who had a rate of 22.3. With 11 points and 13 rebounds, Josh Martin had a solid game for Santa Clara.
Getting to the line could be rare for Santa Clara in this meeting. The Broncos rank 194th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.243, while Mississippi Valley State ranks 67th in FTA rate allowed (0.195).
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Santa Clara Broncos ATS Pick
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Betting Notes:
Santa Clara ranks second in three pointers allowed per game (17.2) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 272nd (28.0).
The Broncos rank 102nd in rebounds allowed per game (34.9) while the Delta Devils rank 287th (41.4).
Santa Clara ranks 153rd in assists per game (14.2) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 265th in assists allowed per game (19.8).
The Broncos average 4.7 blocks per game, which ranks 138th in the country. The Delta Devils rank 177th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
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The Delta Devils’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 36.0, up from 20.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Broncos have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (5.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
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