It will be a showdown between two stifling defenses when the Duquesne Dukes (17-5, 7-3 A10) clash against the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (15-8, 7-3 A10) at UPMC Events Center. Action begins at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020, and can be seen on NBC Sports Network.
St. Bonaventure Bonnies at Duquesne Dukes Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Dukes beat the Saint Louis Billikens 82-68, while the Bonnies dismantled the George Washington Colonials 72-47.
St. Bonaventure dominated every stat category in the game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 40.6 (above their season average of 31.3) and a turnover percentage of 9.6 (better than their season average of 15.8). For those same stats, George Washington was 3.8 and 23.3, respectively. Duquesne, on the other hand, dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.333 (above their season average of 0.233) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.7 (above their season average of 29.7). For those same stats, Saint Louis was 0.186 and 28.2, respectively. Duquesne was lifted by Marcus Weathers, who contributed 26 points and eight rebounds. Jaren English, meanwhile played a key role for St. Bonaventure with 21 points and six rebounds.
The Bonnies dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent contest, St. Bonaventure won 68-47. St. Bonaventure’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Duquesne. The Bonnies had a rate of 0.602 while the Dukes posted a mark of 0.349. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams face off. Duquesne ranks 272nd in possessions per game (67.4) and St. Bonaventure is 325th (65.7). Moreover, the Bonnies rank 272nd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.200), while the Dukes rank 53rd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.181).
St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs. Duquesne Dukes Betting Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Duquesne, ATS Winner – St. Bonaventure, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Duquesne ranks 89th in three pointers attempted per game (23.8) while St. Bonaventure ranks 226th (19.5).
- The Bonnies rank 44th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Dukes rank 105th (6.4).
- The Dukes rank seventh in blocks per game (5.8) while the Bonnies rank 94th (3.5).
- Duquesne ranks 82nd in assists per game (14.1) while St. Bonaventure ranks 154th in assists allowed per game (13.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Dukes have been outscored by an average of 3.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Duquesne has defeated opponents by an average of 7.5 points.
- During their last five games, the Bonnies have scored an average of 68.6 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
