<p>Looking to win big? The Broncos and Bulldogs face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, WA. The odds for this West Coast conference game currently have Gonzaga as the -12.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 158.5 points.</p><h3>SANTA CLARA BRONCOS VS GONZAGA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Santa Clara Broncos +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at McCarthey Athletic Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SANTA CLARA BRONCOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have Gonzaga winning straight-up, we like Santa Clara at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Broncos?</h3><h3>Santa Clara Broncos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Broncos dropped to 12-7 on the season after a 57-54 road loss to Loyola Marymount on Thursday. Santa Clara, who were -4.5 favorites going into the game, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Santa Clara trailed 29-26 at halftime and both teams scored 28 points in the second half. The game’s total points of 111 fell well short of the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Santa Clara struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 54 points with a field goal percentage of 36.2%. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.7%, and they hit only 4 of 26 three-point attempts, shooting 15.4% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Broncos connected on 53.1% of their two-point shots, and they were 8/10 from the free-throw line. Christoph Tilly led the way with 25 points on 10/15 shooting, while Caleb Stone-Carrawell added 19 points, and Adama-Alpha Bal contributed 14 points and 5 assists.</p><p>Santa Clara's defense was solid, holding their opponent to just 57 points on 41% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where the opposing team managed only 3 of 18 attempts, a 16% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Santa Clara's opponent shot 52%, converting 20 of 38 two-point attempts. From the free-throw line, they went 8 for 11, hitting 72% of their foul shots. The Broncos also limited second-chance opportunities, allowing just 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Gonzaga Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>Gonzaga Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Gonzaga's season record moved to 14-5 after a 97-89 loss to Oregon State on Thursday. The Bulldogs were -9 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Gonzaga trailed 46-45 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The combined points of 186 went over the O/U line of 150.5.</p><p>Gonzaga put up 89 points in their latest game, shooting 41.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.2%. They connected on 36% of their threes, going 9-for-25, and hit 80% from the free-throw line, making 20 of 25 attempts. The Bulldogs also pulled down 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists.</p> <p>Michael Rataj and Graham Ike led the way, each shooting 60% or better from the field. Rataj finished with 29 points and 7 rebounds, while Ike added 26 points and 9 boards. Nate Kingz contributed 20 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep, and Ryan Nembhard recorded 10 assists to go along with his 13 points.</p><p>Gonzaga's defense struggled, giving up 97 points on 58% shooting from the field. They allowed 31 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Gonzaga allowed 25/39 shooting (64%). From three, they gave up 6/14 shooting (42%).</p>

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