Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Santa Clara Broncos Matchup

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

Santa Clara vs Gonzaga Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Broncos and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, WA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 158.5 points, and Gonzaga is favored by -12.5 to win at home against Santa Clara.

Santa Clara vs. Gonzaga Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Santa Clara Broncos at Gonzaga Bulldogs
Where: Spokane at McCarthey Athletic Center
Date: Saturday, January 18th
Betting Odds GNZG -12.5, SANCLR +590 | GNZG -900 O/U 158.5

Broncos Preview: Will the Broncos Make it Happen on the Road?

Santa Clara Broncos Recent Game/Games

Santa Clara’s season record fell to 12-7 after a 57-54 road loss to Loyola Marymount on Thursday. The Broncos, who were -4.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.

Santa Clara trailed 29-26 at halftime and scored 28 points in the second half while allowing 28. The game’s total points of 111 were well below the 148.5 O/U line.

Broncos Offense Breakdown

Santa Clara struggled offensively in their last game, managing just 54 points on 36.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.7%, with a dismal 15.4% from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 26 three-point attempts.

Christoph Tilly led the way with 25 points, shooting 66.7% overall, though he was just 1 for 4 from three. Caleb Stone-Carrawell added 19 points, and Adama-Alpha Bal contributed 14 points and 5 assists, connecting on 2 of 5 from deep.

Broncos Team Defense

Santa Clara's defense held their opponent to just 57 points on 41% shooting from the field. The Broncos allowed 52% shooting from two-point range, with the other team making 20 of 38 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Santa Clara's defense was strong, limiting their opponent to just 3 made threes on 18 attempts, a 16% success rate. The other team also went 8/11 from the free-throw line, shooting 72%. Santa Clara gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bulldogs Preview: Can Gonzaga Grab a Win at Home?

Gonzaga Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

The Bulldogs fell to 14-5 on the season after a 97-89 loss to Oregon State on Thursday. Gonzaga, who were -9 favorites going into the game, not only lost but failed to cover the spread.

Trailing 46-45 at halftime, Gonzaga scored 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points reached 186, surpassing the O/U line of 150.5.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Gonzaga put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 41.7% from the field and 36% from three-point range. They also hit 80% of their free throws, going 20 for 25 from the line. The Bulldogs grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists.

Michael Rataj led the way with 29 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field and 66.7% from three. Graham Ike added 26 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 64.3% of his shots and making his only three-point attempt.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Gonzaga's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 97 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 58% from the field. The Bulldogs had a tough time defending inside, as they allowed 25 two-point field goals on 39 attempts, a 64% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Gonzaga's opponent hit 6 of their 14 three-point attempts, shooting 42%. The Bulldogs also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 37 times, where they converted 29 free throws, shooting 78%. Despite the defensive struggles, Gonzaga limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 3.

Broncos vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Broncos last five road games, the team averaged 74 points per game while allowing 75. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
When looking at their past ten home matchups, Gonzaga has an ATS record of 4-6 while averaging 82 per game. The team went 5-5 overall in these games.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Broncos have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the spread in these games was 7-3.
In their last five contests as the favorite, Gonzaga has a poor record vs the spread going 1-4. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 4-1.