It will be a battle between WCC opponents when the San Francisco Dons (17-6, 5-4 WCC) welcome the Santa Clara Broncos (13-11, 5-5 WCC) to War Memorial Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to begin at 11 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Santa Clara Broncos vs. San Francisco Dons ATS Prediction
The last time the Broncos played, they defeated the Pepperdine Waves, 79-71. The Broncos held the Waves to an effective field goal percentage of 0.452 (below their season average of 0.523) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.0 (above their season average of 24.5). With 26 points on 11-for-17 shooting, Josip Vrankic was the top scorer from either team.
The Dons lost big to the No. 4 Gonzaga Bulldogs in their last outing, 92-62. Gonzaga made good use of their 27 trips to the free throw line, making 22 of them (81.5 percent). San Francisco, meanwhile, was just 5-12 (41.7 percent). With 14 points, San Francisco’s Frankie Ferrari had a solid game.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Dons won the last game 70-59. The Dons’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Broncos. San Francisco had a rate of 40.0, while Santa Clara posted a mark of 20.0.
San Francisco should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. San Francisco ranks 15th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.2 percent), while Santa Clara forces the 21st-fewest turnovers (15.6 percent). Also, the Broncos’ 264th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 101.1) will go head-to-head against the Dons’ 41st-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 95.6).
Santa Clara Broncos vs. San Francisco Dons Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – San Francisco, ATS Winner – San Francisco, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
San Francisco ranks 16th in assists allowed per game (10.3) while Santa Clara ranks 177th (13.9).
The Dons rank 16th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Broncos rank 140th (6.7).
Santa Clara ranks 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while San Francisco ranks 145th (3.8).
The Dons average 38.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 55th in the country. The Broncos rank 149th in rebounds allowed per game (34.8).
San Francisco ranks 25th in three pointers allowed per game (18.9) while Santa Clara ranks 47th (19.8).
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The Broncos’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 1.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Dons have scored an average of 74.0 points per game (1.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (11.5 above their season average).
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