San Francisco vs. Santa Clara betting: College basketball preview for December 30

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The Santa Clara Broncos (9-5, 1-0 WCC) will attempt to extend a six-game winning streak when they hit the road to take on the San Francisco Dons (11-3, 1-0 WCC) on Monday, December 30, 2024 at War Memorial at the Sobrato Center as 3.5-point underdogs. The game airs at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The point total is set at 145.5 in the matchup.

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San Francisco Cover -3.5 vs Santa Clara -113

Bet $20, Payout $37.70

San Francisco vs. Santa Clara betting lines

  • San Francisco moneyline odds to win: -186
  • Santa Clara moneyline odds to win: +154
  • Spread: San Francisco (-3.5)
  • Total: 145.5

San Francisco statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • San Francisco covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than road games last season. San Francisco covered eight times in 15 games when playing at home, and it covered six times in 11 games when playing on the road.
  • The Dons exceeded the over/under in a higher percentage of home games (73.3%) than games on the road (36.4%) last season.
  • At home last year, San Francisco won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 11-1 (.917). When playing on the road, it was 6-1 (.857) as a moneyline favorite.

Last season stats

  • The Dons were 68th in the country in points scored (77.7 per game) and 31st in points conceded (66.5) last season.
  • Last season, San Francisco was 156th in the country in rebounds (32.3 per game) and 14th-best in rebounds allowed (27.9).
  • Last season the Dons were 24th-best in the nation in assists with 16.3 per game.

San Francisco betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 7-5-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 0-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 6-2-0 (As Favorite: 6-3-0; As Underdog: 1-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 4-8-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 0-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-1 (Home: 6-0; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-2 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.6 (117th in nation) 39.3 (38th) 34.9 (84th) 28.8 (70th) 14.6 (149th) 12.6 (272nd)

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Santa Clara statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Last season, Santa Clara was 6-7-1 at home against the spread (.429 winning percentage). Away, it was 8-3-0 ATS (.727).
  • Broncos games finished above the over/under 21.4% of the time at home (three of 14) last season, and 63.6% of the time on the road (seven of 11).
  • Last year the Broncos were 2-2 at home when moneyline underdogs (.500 winning percentage). On the road they were 2-3 (.400).

Last season stats

  • The Broncos ranked 83rd in college basketball last season with 76.9 points per game. At the other end, they ranked 191st with 72.2 points allowed per contest.
  • Santa Clara was top-25 last season in rebounding, ranking 21st-best in college basketball with 36.1 boards per game. Meanwhile, it ranked 27th with 28.8 rebounds allowed per contest.
  • The Broncos dished out 15.1 assists per game, which ranked them 57th in the country.

Santa Clara betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 6-8-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 1-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 4-6-0; As Underdog: 2-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 7-7-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 0-2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-3 (Home: 5-2; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.5 (166th in nation) 42.9 (165th) 35.3 (73rd) 32.0 (232nd) 16.4 (66th) 11.9 (219th)
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