The Saint Joseph’s Hawks (4-19, 0-10 A10) and the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (16-8, 8-3 A10) face off at Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena. The Hawks look to put an end to their five-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.
St. Bonaventure Bonnies at Saint Joseph’s Hawks Betting Odds
In their last game, the Hawks were beaten by the La Salle Explorers, 83-66, while the Bonnies won a close one over the Duquesne Dukes, 83-80.
The Bonnies had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 44.1 (above their season average of 31.6) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.574 (above their season average of 0.488). Saint Joseph’s, on the other hand, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (18-22; 81.8 percent). Saint Joseph’s’ Ryan Daly had a solid performance, recording 26 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Kyle Lofton was a key piece for St. Bonaventure with 21 points and seven assists.
The Bonnies dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the most recent matchup, St. Bonaventure won 76-51. The Bonnies’ 20.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Hawks, who had a rate of 12.5. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Conflicting paces will be on display in this showdown. Saint Joseph’s prefers an up-and-down style of play (52nd in possessions per game), while St. Bonaventure is slower-paced (326th in possessions per game).
St. Bonaventure at Saint Joseph’s Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – St. Bonaventure, ATS Winner – St. Bonaventure, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Saint Joseph’s ranks third in three pointers attempted per game (30.6) while St. Bonaventure ranks 218th (19.5).
- The Bonnies rank 126th in assists per game (13.4) while the Hawks rank 220th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
- St. Bonaventure ranks 92nd in blocks per game (3.5) while Saint Joseph’s ranks 154th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
- The Bonnies rank 62nd in rebounds allowed per game (32.8) while the Hawks rank 270th (39.0).
- St. Bonaventure ranks 39th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Saint Joseph’s ranks 187th (7.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bonnies have scored an average of 73.2 points per game (4.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.6 points per game (0.8 above their season average).
- The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.2, up from 11.3 for the season.
