The St. Bonaventure Bonnies (14-14, 10-5 A10) travel to Charles E. Smith Center to meet the George Washington Colonials (8-20, 4-11 A10). The Bonnies look to lengthen their five-game winning streak. Action starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs. George Washington Colonials ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Colonials were blown out by the Rhode Island Rams, 80-53, while the Bonnies won big over the Duquesne Dukes, 68-47.
The Bonnies had an absurd effective field goal percentage of 0.602 (above their season average of 0.485) and held the Dukes to an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.5 (below their season average of 32.8). George Washington, meanwhile, did a great job of converting from the charity stripe (13-18; 72.2 percent). Javier Langarica had a solid outing for George Washington with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, LaDarien Griffin played well for St. Bonaventure, recording 16 points and 11 rebounds.
The Bonnies won the lone game between these two teams last year, 70-52. The Bonnies’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Colonials. St. Bonaventure had a rate of 13.9, while George Washington posted a mark of 21.2. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The ineffective offense of George Washington will go head-to-head against the stingy defense of St. Bonaventure. The Colonials rank 336th in offensive efficiency, while the Bonnies are 47th in defensive efficiency. The Bonnies figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs. George Washington Colonials Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – St. Bonaventure, ATS Winner – St. Bonaventure, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- St. Bonaventure ranks 89th in rebounds allowed per game (33.5) while George Washington ranks 244th (37.3).
- The Bonnies rank 130th in steals per game (6.3) while the Colonials rank 179th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
- George Washington ranks 267th in three pointers attempted per game (19.1) while St. Bonaventure ranks 278th (18.6).
- The Bonnies rank 47th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while the Colonials rank 199th (14.4).
- St. Bonaventure ranks 34th in blocks per game (4.5) while George Washington ranks 142nd (2.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Colonials have scored an average of 63.2 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.0 points per game (5.9 above their season average).
- The Bonnies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 18.4, up from 2.9 for the season.
