The Rhode Island Rams (13-5, 5-1 A10) visit Reilly Center to take on the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (12-7, 4-2 A10). The Rams look to continue their five-game winning streak. Action begins at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Rhode Island Rams at St. Bonaventure Bonnies Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Bonnies were blown out by the seventh-ranked Dayton Flyers, 86-60, while the Rams dismantled the Duquesne Dukes, 77-55.
The Rams had an extraordinarily low turnover percentage of 7.8 (better than their season average of 15.0) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.540 (above their season average of 0.462). St. Bonaventure, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (12.0 vs. 14.5). Jaren English played well for St. Bonaventure with 17 points and five rebounds. Rhode Island, meanwhile, rallied around Fatts Russell, who finished with 23 points and five rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Bonnies won the last matchup 68-51. One of St. Bonaventure’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 21-22 (95.5 percent), while the Rams were 8-11 (72.7 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
St. Bonaventure could have trouble getting to the free throw line in this matchup. The Bonnies rank 317th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.183, while Rhode Island ranks 43rd in FTA rate allowed (0.173). This game should be a matchup of conflicting styles. The up-tempo Rams rank 47th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Bonnies rank 331st.
Rhode Island Rams vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Rhode Island, ATS Winner – Rhode Island, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- St. Bonaventure ranks 83rd in rebounds allowed per game (33.6) while Rhode Island ranks 244th (39.1).
- The Bonnies rank 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Rams rank 93rd (3.3).
- St. Bonaventure averages 13.0 assists per game, which ranks 139th in the country. Rhode Island ranks 152nd in assists allowed per game (13.1).
- The Rams rank 16th in steals per game (9.2) while the Bonnies rank 144th (5.9).
- St. Bonaventure ranks 220th in three pointers attempted per game (19.7) while Rhode Island ranks 273rd (17.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.0, up from 5.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bonnies have scored an average of 64.4 points per game (3.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.2 points per game (1.7 above their season average).
