St. Bonaventure Bonnies at Davidson Wildcats ATS Prediction 03/06/19

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The Davidson Wildcats (21-8, 12-4 A10) wrap up their home schedule at Belk Arena against the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (15-14, 11-5 A10). The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.

St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs. Davidson Wildcats Betting Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Wildcats won big over the Fordham Rams 77-52, while the Bonnies beat the George Washington Colonials 64-58.

The Bonnies held the Colonials to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.6 (below the 27.7 mark opponents have averaged against St. Bonaventure this season) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.415 (below their season average of 0.468). The Wildcats, on the other hand, had an extraordinary effective field goal percentage of 0.615 (above their season average of 0.536) and held the Rams to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.4 (below their season average of 26.0). Jon Axel Gudmundsson played well for Davidson, finishing with 17 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists. Osun Osunniyi fueled St. Bonaventure with 18 points and 16 rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Kellan Grady led the Wildcats to a 75-66 win. He scored a game-high 29 points. Davidson did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (15-19; 78.9 percent). St. Bonaventure, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (8.7 vs. 16.1).

The Bonnies’ Osunniyi has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 10 rebounds,7.6 points,3.2 blocks per game. Meanwhile, Gudmundsson has averaged 19 points,7.2 rebounds,7.2 assists,1.2 steals during that same time frame for the Wildcats.

Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams clash. Davidson currently ranks 317th in possessions per game (66.1) and St. Bonaventure is 293rd (66.8).

St. Bonaventure at Davidson Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Davidson, ATS Winner – St. Bonaventure, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Davidson ranks 35th in three pointers attempted per game (26.6) while St. Bonaventure ranks 277th (18.8).
  • The Bonnies rank 45th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while the Wildcats rank 102nd (12.5).
  • The Bonnies rank 34th in blocks per game (4.5) while the Wildcats rank 180th (2.3).
  • Davidson ranks 16th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while St. Bonaventure ranks 97th (6.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.2, up from 6.2 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bonnies have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (2.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 54.8 points per game (9.4 below their season average).