It will be a showdown between two stifling defenses when the VCU Rams (12-5, 2-2 A10) challenge the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (12-5, 4-0 A10) at Stuart Siegel Center. The game will air on CBS Sports Network at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020.
St. Bonaventure Bonnies at VCU Rams ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Rams lost to the 13th-ranked Dayton Flyers, 79-65, while the Bonnies defeated the Massachusetts Minutemen, 74-61.
St. Bonaventure played a nearly perfect game. They had a great turnover percentage of 9.4 (better than their season average of 16.5) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.1 (above their season average of 31.3). Massachusetts was 15.2 and 22.6, respectively, for those same stats. VCU, meanwhile, forced Dayton into a turnover percentage of 24.1 (above their season average of 16.2). VCU was led by De’Riante Jenkins, who recorded 16 points. Dominick Welch had a good outing for St. Bonaventure, recording 11 points and 10 rebounds.
The Rams won the only contest between these two teams last year, 85-55. VCU had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.557 vs. 0.273). St. Bonaventure, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (15.6 vs. 18.4). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
The offense of VCU will square off against the stingy defense of St. Bonaventure. The Rams rank 184th in offensive efficiency, while the Bonnies are 81st in defensive efficiency. The Bonnies should have the edge on that side of the ball.
St. Bonaventure Bonnies at VCU Rams Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – VCU, ATS Winner – VCU, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- VCU ranks 32nd in three pointers allowed per game (18.2) while St. Bonaventure ranks 180th (23.1).
- The Rams rank 22nd in blocks per game (5.1) while the Bonnies rank 65th (4.0).
- St. Bonaventure ranks 129th in rebounds per game (36.5) while VCU ranks 168th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
- The Rams rank 13th in steals per game (9.5) while the Bonnies rank 155th (6.1).
- VCU ranks 34th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while St. Bonaventure ranks 120th (12.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bonnies have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (1.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 60.8 points per game (0.9 below their season average).
- The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.4, down from 8.6 for the season.
