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Saint Mary's Gaels Favored to Continue Winning Streak Against Santa Clara Broncos in WCC Matchup

The Saint Mary Gaels will face the Santa Clara Broncos at Leavey Center in Santa Clara, CA in an upcoming West Coast Conference match. This will be their first meeting of the season, with Saint Mary's looking to secure their seventh consecutive victory over Santa Clara. The Gaels are the betting favorite with an opening line of -4 that has remained unchanged. Stay tuned for our analysis and prediction for this game, which is one of our NCAAB picks for Wednesday.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: -192 | Broncos +160
• Spread: -4 (-110) | Broncos +4 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 139.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Marys will win straight-up is 66%.

St. Marys vs Santa Clara Stats

St. Marys

The Saint Mary's Gaels continue to dominate on the basketball court, with an impressive eight-game winning streak. In their latest victory against Washington State, they overcame a 10-point deficit with standout performances from players like forward Paulius Murauskas, who scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Senior guard Augustas Marciulionis contributed 17 points and seven assists. The team's offensive efficiency is evident in their 57.7% field goal percentage and 118.4 points scored per 100 possessions. Defensively, they allow just 96.9 points in return. With a power ranking of 4 and a top 25 NCAA NET Ranking, the Gaels are currently ranked 134 in offense and seventh in defense, boasting impressive stats in field goal percentage, rebounding, and assists.

Santa Clara Broncos Analysis

The Santa Clara Broncos were unable to extend their winning streak to three games last Saturday, falling to Oregon State on the road by a score of 83-69. Despite strong performances from senior guard Adama-Alpha Bal and junior center Christoph Tilly, the Broncos allowed 51 second-half points to Oregon State and committed six more turnovers than their opponents. The team currently ranks 60th in the NCAA NET Rankings and has a power ranking of 9, with an offense ranked 43rd in the country, scoring an average of 81.29 points per game. On defense, they allow an average of 74.29 points per game. Overall, the Broncos have a record of 14-8 and are 10-12 against the spread.

Saint Mary's Gaels Ready to Take on Santa Clara Broncos in Highly Anticipated Matchup

The upcoming game between the Broncos and Gaels is poised to be an intriguing matchup. Despite the Broncos' recent success, including a notable road victory against Gonzaga, the Gaels present a formidable challenge with their strong defensive capabilities. Saint Mary's impressive rebounding statistics, ranking 26th in defensive rebound percentage and second in offensive rebound percentage nationally, give them a significant advantage in controlling the boards against Santa Clara. Additionally, the Gaels' low turnover rate and efficient scoring in conference play showcase their well-rounded skillset. With a strong track record of ATS success in recent games against Santa Clara, the Gaels appear to have the upper hand going into this contest.

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