The Rhode Island Rams (18-14, 11-9 A10) clash against the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (17-15, 13-6 A10) in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tourney at Barclays Center. The Bonnies opened as a 1.5-point favorite. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 126.5 points and it can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 16, 2019.
Rhode Island Rams vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies Betting Odds
Both teams covered in their last matchup. The Bonnies (3-point favorites) defeated the George Mason Patriots 68-57, while the Rams (5.5-point underdog) beat the VCU Rams 75-70. The St. Bonaventure game went 2.5 points under the projected point total of 127.5, while the Rhode Island game finished 10.5 points over the projected point total of 134.5.
Rhode Island dominated every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 14.8 (better than their season average of 15.4) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.475 (below their season average of 0.476). For those same stats, VCU was 15.9 and 0.457, respectively. The Bonnies, meanwhile, made 14 of their 17 free throws (82.4 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 10.2 (better than their season average of 16.6). LaDarien Griffin fueled St. Bonaventure with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Rhode Island, meanwhile, rallied around Jeff Dowtin, who had 22 points.
A little over half of the Rams’ games have finished over the total. Rhode Island heads into the contest with records of 18-14 straight up (SU) and 15-16 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Bonnies’ 31 games that accepted bets, 20 have finished under the projected point total. Further, St. Bonaventure owns records of 17-15 SU and 15-14-2 ATS.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, St. Bonaventure should have a significant edge. The Bonnies defense ranks 48th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.476), while the Rhode Island offense is ranked 308th in effective field goal percentage (0.476).
Rhode Island Rams vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Rhode Island, ATS Winner – Rhode Island, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- St. Bonaventure averages 4.7 blocks per game, which ranks 22nd in the NCAA. Rhode Island ranks 120th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Bonnies rank 283rd in three pointers attempted per game (18.8) while the Rams rank 286th (18.6).
- The Bonnies rank 46th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while the Rams rank 99th (12.4).
- Rhode Island ranks 66th in steals per game (7.2) while St. Bonaventure ranks 81st in steals allowed per game (5.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Rams are 5-0 ATS over their last five games, while the Bonnies are 3-2.
- In their last five games, Rhode Island has 3 overs and 2 unders, while St. Bonaventure has 4 unders and 1 push.
- During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 80.6 points per game (10.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (3.6 above their season average).
- The Bonnies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.8, up from 2.8 for the season.
