The Santa Clara Broncos (16-7, 4-4 WCC) and No. 14 Gonzaga Bulldogs (18-4, 7-1) meet Thursday in West Coast Conference game in Spokane. Tip at the McCarthey Athletic Center is 11 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Santa Clara vs. Gonzaga odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Santa Clara has gotten some big offensive performances lately, but is just 3-3 in its last 6 games and 4-2 against the spread (ATS). Over those 6 games the Broncos have averaged 81.5 points, up from their 72.6 PPG average in December.
The Bulldogs covered as a 13-point favorite in their last game on Saturday, winning 82-67 at Portland. Since Dec. 5, Gonzaga is 13-1 on the strength of a 52.8% mark from the floor and 89.3 PPG.
Gonzaga beat Santa Clara 81-76 on Jan. 7, but did not cover the 8.5-point spread as the Under 158.5 cashed.