Gonzaga vs. Santa Clara: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – January 11, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 11, 2024

Carlos Marshall Jr. will be among the players to watch when the Santa Clara Broncos (11-6, 2-0 WCC) face the No. 23 Gonzaga Bulldogs (11-4, 2-0 WCC), Thursday at 9:30 PM ET at Leavey Center. Thursday’s game between the Bulldogs and the Broncos sees the Bulldogs as a strong, 8-point favorite. The game has a point total of 158.

Gonzaga vs. Santa Clara Betting Lines

Gonzaga vs Santa Clara Betting Information
Favorite Spread Total
Gonzaga -8 158 points

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Santa Clara (+8)
Total Pick Under (158)

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Gonzaga vs. Santa Clara Stat Rankings

Gonzaga Avg. (Rank) Santa Clara Avg. (Rank)
84.9 (16th) Points Scored 76.6 (140th)
68.2 (104th) Points Allowed 71.5 (176th)
(1st) Rebounds (1st)
11.5 (24th) Off. Rebounds 9.8 (85th)
6.7 (250th) 3pt Made 8.3 (102nd)
16.5 (35th) Assists 14.3 (124th)
11.4 (157th) Turnovers 13.0 (297th)

Gonzaga vs. Santa Clara Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, the Bulldogs are 6-8-0 this year.
  • Gonzaga’s ATS record as 8-point favorites or more is 5-3.
  • Out of 14 Bulldogs games so far this year, seven have hit the over.
  • Gonzaga and its opponent have broken the 158-point mark five times this season.
  • The over/under for this game is 158 points, 4.9 more than the average point total for Bulldogs games this season.
  • Santa Clara has covered the spread seven times in 16 games.
  • The Broncos have one win ATS (1-1) as a 8-point underdog or more this season.
  • Gonzaga has played 14 games this season, and seven of them have hit the over.
  • Broncos games have gone over 158 points on five occasions this year.
  • Santa Clara’s games average 148.1 total points, 9.9 fewer than the total for this matchup.

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Gonzaga Impact Players

  • Anton Watson puts up 13.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. Defensively, he delivers 1.3 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
  • Graham Ike posts 15.2 points and 7.9 rebounds per game — both team highs. He is also posting 0.9 assists, shooting 61.4% from the floor.
  • Ryan Nembhard is tops on the Bulldogs at 6.0 assists per game, while also posting 4.1 rebounds and 12.5 points.
  • Nolan Hickman posts 12.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. Defensively, he delivers 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
  • Braden Huff puts up 10.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game, shooting 63.1% from the field.

Santa Clara Impact Players

  • Marshall Jr is the Broncos’ top rebounder (5.6 per game), and he contributes 14.2 points and 1.6 assists.
  • The Broncos receive 8.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game from Johnny O’Neil.
  • The Broncos get 8.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game from Christoph Tilly.
  • Tyeree Bryan gets the Broncos 8.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game. He also averages 0.4 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.

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