The St. Bonaventure Bonnies (18-15, 14-6 A10) will be in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tourney at Barclays Center when they take on the Saint Louis Billikens (22-12, 13-8 A10). The game gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 17, 2019.
Saint Louis Billikens vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Bonnies defeated the Rhode Island Rams 68-51, while the Billikens won big over the Davidson Wildcats 67-44.
Saint Louis dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a solid effective field goal percentage of 0.558 (above their season average of 0.468) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.5 (below their season average of 36.3). For those same stats, Davidson was 0.319 and 22.2, respectively. St. Bonaventure, on the other hand, dominated every stat category in their game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.396 (above their season average of 0.206) and a turnover percentage of 12.6 (better than their season average of 16.4). For those same stats, Rhode Island had marks of 0.148 and 16.9, respectively. Osun Osunniyi led the way for St. Bonaventure, recording 10 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Saint Louis was lifted by Javon Bess, who put up 24 points and seven rebounds.
St. Bonaventure might have trouble scoring as they go head-to-head against one of the nation’s best defenses. Saint Louis ranks 36th in defensive efficiency, while the Bonnies rank 272nd in offensive efficiency.
Saint Louis vs. St. Bonaventure Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – St. Bonaventure, ATS Winner – St. Bonaventure, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Saint Louis ranks 16th in rebounds per game (39.8) while St. Bonaventure ranks 190th (34.6).
- The Billikens average 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 72nd in the NCAA. The Bonnies rank 81st in steals allowed per game (5.8).
- St. Bonaventure ranks 284th in three pointers attempted per game (18.7) while Saint Louis ranks 288th (18.5).
- The Bonnies average 4.8 blocks per game, which ranks 17th in the nation. The Billikens rank 172nd in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- St. Bonaventure ranks 41st in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Saint Louis ranks 92nd (12.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bonnies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.0, up from 3.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Billikens have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (1.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 61.6 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
