The St. Bonaventure Bonnies (1-3) clash against the Boise State Broncos (1-2) in the Cayman Islands Classic at John Gray Gymnasium. Action begins at 5 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs. Boise State Broncos Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The Broncos fell to the Creighton Bluejays, 94-82, while the Bonnies were defeated by the Georgia State Panthers, 75-65.
St. Bonaventure had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.6 (above their season average of 29.6) while Boise State had a better turnover percentage (13.3 vs. 16.3). Boise State was led by RJ Williams, who had 27 points and nine rebounds. Jalen Poyser, meanwhile played well for St. Bonaventure, contributing 23 points.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Boise State. Since the 2017-18 season, Boise State ranks 181st in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.7 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of St. Bonaventure has forced the 72nd-most turnovers in the country (20.6 percent).
St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs. Boise State Broncos Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Boise State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Boise State averages 24.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 61st in the country. St. Bonaventure ranks 272nd in three pointers allowed per game (24.2).
- The Bonnies average 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 63rd in the NCAA. The Broncos rank 108th in steals allowed per game (5.9).
- The Bonnies rank 109th in blocks per game (3.7) while the Broncos rank 262nd (2.3).
- Boise State ranks 12th in rebounds allowed per game (30.7) while St. Bonaventure ranks 160th (34.9).
