The California Golden Bears (1-3) go head-to-head with the Santa Clara Broncos (1-4) at Haas Pavilion. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, November 26, 2018, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Santa Clara Broncos at California Golden Bears Betting Prediction
The Broncos will be hoping for a similar result after topping the San Jose State Spartans in their last game, 71-63. Santa Clara’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over San Jose State. The Broncos had a rate of 11.0 (better than their season average of 19.4), while the Spartans posted a mark of 14.0. Santa Clara was led by Tahj Eaddy, who was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 8-for-16 shooting.
The last time the Golden Bears took the floor, they fell to the Temple Owls, 76-59. Temple’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over California. The Owls had a rate of 23.3 (below their season average of 33.7), while the Golden Bears posted a mark of 12.9 (below their season average of 21.1). With 12 points on 4-for-7 shooting, Darius McNeill led California in scoring.
California should have an edge on the offensive glass in this contest. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Golden Bears rank 51st in offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 percent), while Santa Clara ranks 172nd in defensive rebounding percentage (71.7 percent).
Santa Clara Broncos at California Golden Bears ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Santa Clara, ATS Winner – Santa Clara, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
California ranks 33rd in blocks per game (4.7) while Santa Clara ranks 227th (2.6).
The Broncos rank 149th in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while the Golden Bears rank 326th (16.0).
California ranks 102nd in steals per game (6.7) while Santa Clara ranks 235th (5.4).
The Golden Bears rank 188th in rebounds per game (35.0) while the Broncos rank 318th (29.4).
Santa Clara ranks 215th in assists per game (12.9) while California ranks 320th (9.9).
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