The St. Bonaventure Bonnies and Bucknell Bison open their seasons at Reilly Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 7, 2018.
Bucknell Bison at St. Bonaventure Bonnies ATS Prediction
Last season, Bucknell finished the regular season with a record of 25-9, which earned them a 14 seed in the tournament. They were defeated in the First Round by the Michigan State Spartans. Meanwhile, St. Bonaventure went to the tournament last season after a 25-7 regular season campaign that earned them an 11 seed in the tournament. They fell in the First Round to the Florida Gators.
St. Bonaventure could put on a ball-control clinic in this battle. In the 2017-18 season, St. Bonaventure ranked 47th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.6 percent), while Bucknell forced the 88th-fewest turnovers (17.3 percent). Furthermore, the Bison, who ranked 10th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.306), will face off against the Bonnies, who ranked 291st in opponents’ FTA rate (0.275).
Bucknell Bison at St. Bonaventure Bonnies Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – St. Bonaventure, ATS Winner – St. Bonaventure, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Bucknell ranks 38th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while St. Bonaventure ranks 263rd (24.4).
The Bison average 4.3 blocks per game, which ranks 45th in the nation. The Bonnies rank 204th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
St. Bonaventure averages 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 67th in the NCAA. Bucknell ranks 186th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
The Bison average 14.4 assists per game, which ranks 104th in the NCAA. The Bonnies rank 173rd in assists allowed per game (13.6).
Bucknell ranks 99th in rebounds per game (36.6) while St. Bonaventure ranks 161st in rebounds allowed per game (34.8).
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