As stated in the analysis, the underdog has been a profitable dividend in this series as of late and this further reinforces playing on San Diego as the Toreros are 9-3 ATS on the season. Regardless of their ability to put together an impressive road win at Pepperdine as an underdog, no one wants a piece of the Toreros. Santa Clara takers will likely emphasize and cite the Broncos defeating Valparaiso in overtime on the road as a heavy dog as the rationale to stick with SCU combined with their recent slew of victories in this rivalry series. However, teams such as Santa Clara and San Diego are more prone to be undervalued because they do not come from high-profile conferences or even bolster a prestigious name or reputation. However, that angle cannot be exploited here be that both teams are more or less of the same pedigree. The fact remains that the Broncos are 1-4 on the road this year and they have had some difficult losses to stomach. Most recently, as a favorite, the Broncos were pummeled by Loyola Marymount. Mirroring this trend and the fact San Diego has been solid at home all season long, the Toreros have been waiting to avenge the two losses they suffered against the Broncos recently in the most gut-wrenching of fashions. Now, the Toreros get them at home and can further test the constitution of the Broncos away from Santa Clara. Given the fact, the Toreros score more points, collect more rebounds and shoot better from the free-throw line we have to like their chances in this one as yet another live dog in this underdog-favoring rivalry.