The St. Bonaventure Bonnies (0-3) will face off against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3-0) at Scotiabank Arena. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 16, 2019.
St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Scarlet Knights beat the Drexel Dragons, 62-57, while the Bonnies fell to the Siena Saints, 78-65.
Rutgers played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.392 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.412. For those same stats, Drexel recorded marks of 0.092 and 0.392, respectively. St. Bonaventure, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (16.4 vs. 17.3). Ron Harper Jr. fueled Rutgers with 13 points and eight rebounds. St. Bonaventure, meanwhile, rallied around Dominick Welch, who had 21 points and seven rebounds.
The ineffective offense of Rutgers will battle against the elite defense of St. Bonaventure. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Scarlet Knights rank 294th in offensive efficiency, while the Bonnies are 46th in defensive efficiency. The Bonnies should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Rutgers, ATS Winner – Rutgers, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- St. Bonaventure ranks 28th in blocks per game (4.6) while Rutgers ranks 195th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- The Scarlet Knights rank 262nd in three pointers attempted per game (19.7) while the Bonnies rank 280th (19.2).
- The Scarlet Knights rank 24th in rebounds per game (39.4) while the Bonnies rank 189th (35.0).
- Rutgers ranks 204th in assists per game (12.8) while St. Bonaventure ranks 241st (12.2).
