St. Bonaventure Bonnies at Fordham Rams Free Prediction 01/29/20

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Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (12-8, 4-3 A10), 4.5-point favorites, visit Fordham to play the Rams (7-12, 1-6 A10). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 118 points and it begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.

St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs. Fordham Rams Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Rams fell to the Saint Louis Billikens, 55-39, while the Bonnies were defeated by the Rhode Island Rams, 81-75.

St. Bonaventure did a great job of getting and making free throws (20-26; 76.9 percent) while Fordham had a turnover percentage of 11.5 (better than their season average of 17.6). Fordham rallied around Jalen Cobb, who put up 12 points. Meanwhile, Jaren English fueled St. Bonaventure with 14 points and five rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Osun Osunniyi led the Bonnies to a 64-44 win. He produced six points and 14 rebounds. St. Bonaventure’s effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Fordham. The Bonnies had a rate of 0.574 while the Rams posted a mark of 0.324.

Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams battle. Fordham ranks 335th in possessions per game (65.1) and St. Bonaventure is 326th (66.0).

St. Bonaventure Bonnies at Fordham Rams ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Fordham, ATS Winner – Fordham, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • St. Bonaventure ranks 40th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Fordham ranks 133rd (6.8).
  • The Rams rank 38th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Bonnies rank 47th (2.8).
  • The Bonnies rank 145th in rebounds per game (35.9) while the Rams rank 230th (33.4).
  • Fordham averages 22.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 141st in the nation. St. Bonaventure ranks 183rd in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Rams’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.0, up from 2.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bonnies have scored an average of 67.2 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (7.3 above their season average).