The St. Bonaventure Bonnies (8-4) and the Buffalo Bulls (8-4) battle at Alumni Arena. The Bonnies will attempt to extend their seven-game winning streak. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 30, 2019.
St. Bonaventure Bonnies at Buffalo Bulls Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Bulls easily got past the Niagara Purple Eagles 92-72, while the Bonnies barely escaped the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 66-65.
The Bonnies forced 16 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 31.2). Meanwhile, Buffalo’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Niagara. The Bulls had a rate of 44.0 (above their season average of 35.9), while the Purple Eagles posted a mark of 22.5 (below the 31.4 mark opponents have averaged against Buffalo this season). Buffalo’s Jeenathan Williams played well, recording 19 points and 10 rebounds. Osun Osunniyi played a pivotal role for St. Bonaventure with 15 points, 16 rebounds and five blocks.
The Bulls won the only game between these two teams last season, 80-62. Buffalo’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over St. Bonaventure. The Bulls had a rate of 0.533 while the Bonnies posted a mark of 0.420. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It will be a battle of opposite tempos as the fast-breaking Bulls (ranked 27th in the NCAA in possessions per game) will look to push the more half-court-oriented Bonnies (332nd in possessions per game).
St. Bonaventure vs. Buffalo ATS Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Buffalo, ATS Winner – St. Bonaventure, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Buffalo ranks 24th in three pointers attempted per game (27.7) while St. Bonaventure ranks 182nd (20.8).
- The Bonnies rank 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Bulls rank 140th (4.6).
- Buffalo ranks 11th in assists per game (17.3) while St. Bonaventure ranks 120th (13.3).
- The Bulls rank 23rd in steals per game (9.3) while the Bonnies rank 172nd (5.7).
- St. Bonaventure ranks 98th in rebounds allowed per game (33.8) while Buffalo ranks 228th (38.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bonnies have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (6.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 58.8 points per game (3.3 below their season average).
- The Bulls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.4, down from 4.6 for the season.
