The St. Bonaventure Bonnies (6-4) and the Niagara Purple Eagles (2-6) face off at Reilly Center. The Bonnies will attempt to continue their five-game winning streak. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
Niagara Purple Eagles at St. Bonaventure Bonnies ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Bonnies easily got past the Gannon Golden Knights, 75-50, while the Purple Eagles lost to the Albany Great Danes, 84-80.
St. Bonaventure played a perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.1 (below their season average of 31.7) and a turnover percentage of 20.6 (worse than their season average of 16.8). Gannon was 13.3 and 26.5, respectively, for those same stats. Niagara, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 11.2 (better than their season average of 17.6). St. Bonaventure was led by Kyle Lofton, who had 14 points and 11 assists. Meanwhile, Marcus Hammond had a good game for Niagara, finishing with 18 points and six assists.
The Purple Eagles won the only game between these two teams last season, 80-72. Getting to the free throw line was one of Niagara’s largest strengths. They had 25 free throw attempts, while St. Bonaventure had just three.
St. Bonaventure may have difficulty getting to the free throw line in this matchup. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Bonnies rank 224th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.207, while Niagara ranks 82nd in FTA rate allowed (0.185).
Niagara Purple Eagles vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – St. Bonaventure, ATS Winner – St. Bonaventure, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- St. Bonaventure ranks 38th in blocks per game (4.5) while Niagara ranks 81st (3.5).
- The Bonnies average 35.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 164th in the country. The Purple Eagles rank 182nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
- The Purple Eagles rank 127th in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while the Bonnies rank 168th in three pointers allowed per game (23.0).
- St. Bonaventure ranks 165th in assists per game (12.4) while Niagara ranks 201st in assists allowed per game (14.6).
