Fresno State Bulldogs vs Santa Clara Broncos Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Fresno State vs Santa Clara NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Santa Clara.

Fresno State vs Santa Clara Prediction

Betting on today's Bulldogs and Broncos game? Catch the action at Leavey Center in Santa Clara, CA, as the Broncos hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 154.5 points, with Santa Clara being favored by -16.5 over Fresno State.

Fresno State vs. Santa Clara Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Fresno State Bulldogs at Santa Clara Broncos
Where: Santa Clara at Leavey Center
Date: Saturday, December 7th
Betting Odds SANCLR -16.5, FREST +892 | SANCLR -1620 O/U 154.5

Bulldogs Preview: Taking a Look at the Bulldogs Chances in Santa Clara

Fresno State Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Fresno State fell to 3-5 on the season after an 84-62 home loss to San Diego State on Wednesday, December 4th. The Bulldogs were +13 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 146, just over the O/U line of 143.

Fresno State trailed 29-24 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 55 points while scoring 38.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Fresno State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 27.3% from the field and 19.2% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 30.3%, and they managed only 4 assists as a team.

Magoon Gwath was a bright spot, scoring 25 points on 10-of-13 shooting, including 3-of-4 from three-point range. Mykell Robinson added 20 points, but shot just 30% from the field.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Despite Fresno State's strong defensive performance, the Bulldogs couldn't keep their opponent off the free-throw line, where they gave up 21 points on 30 attempts. Even with the opponent shooting just 27% from the field, Fresno State allowed 84 points in the game.

Fresno State held their opponent to 32% shooting on two-point attempts (13/40) and 19% from beyond the arc (5/26). They also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.

Broncos Preview: Can the Broncos Secure a Win at Home?

Santa Clara Broncos Recent Game/Games

Santa Clara improved to 4-5 on the season with a 74-67 win over McNeese State on Tuesday. The Broncos, who entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

After trailing 31-28 at halftime, Santa Clara turned things around by scoring 46 points in the 2nd half while holding McNeese State to 36. The game’s total points of 141 fell just under the O/U line of 145.

Broncos Offense Breakdown

Santa Clara's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 41.1% from the field. They hit 34.5% from beyond the arc, making 10 of 29 attempts, and were nearly perfect at the free-throw line, going 18 for 19 (94.7%).

Joe Charles, Christian Shumate, and Tyeree Bryan each scored 17 points, with Bryan shooting 75% from both the field and three-point range. The Broncos grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the win.

Broncos Team Defense

Santa Clara's defense held their opponent to 67 points, with a field goal percentage of 39% (24/61). They allowed 16/32 (50%) shooting from two-point range.

From beyond the arc, Santa Clara's defense limited their opponent to 8/29 (27%) shooting. They also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 11 free throws (64%).

Bulldogs vs Broncos Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last five road contests, Fresno State has a 4-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-4, while averaging 72 points per game.
When looking at their past ten home matchups, Santa Clara has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 71 per game. The team went 3-7 overall in these games.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Bulldogs have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
Going back to their last five games as the favorite, the Broncos have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-4.