The St. Bonaventure Bonnies (0-1) challenge the Jackson State Tigers (0-1) at the Reilly Center. The game gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 10, 2018.
Jackson State Tigers vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies Free Prediction
The last time the Tigers played, they were defeated by the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, 75-66. Converting at the free throw line was one of Louisiana-Monroe’s largest strengths. They were 16-20 (80.0 percent), while the Tigers were just 13-19 (68.4 percent). Chris Howell put together a solid game for Jackson State, putting up 15 points and eight rebounds.
The Bonnies lost a tough one against the Bucknell Bison in their last outing, 88-85. Bucknell’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over St. Bonaventure. The Bison had a rate of 29.0, while the Bonnies posted a mark of 22.6. St. Bonaventure’s LaDarien Griffin finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds in the contest.
The Bonnies won the only contest against the Tigers last season, 72-58. Getting to the charity stripe was one of St. Bonaventure’s largest advantages. They had 27 free throw attempts, while Jackson State had 20.
Based on each team’s statistical profile, ball security could play a significant role in this meeting. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, St. Bonaventure has committed the 41st-fewest miscues in the nation (turnover percentage of 16.6 percent), while the gambling defense of Jackson State has forced the 16th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.7 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Jackson State ranks 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (18.6) while St. Bonaventure ranks 271st (24.5).
The Bonnies rank 139th in assists per game (13.9) while the Tigers rank 284th (11.0).
St. Bonaventure ranks 158th in rebounds allowed per game (34.8) while Jackson State ranks 268th (37.5).
The Tigers are 14th in the country with 4.8 steals allowed per game while the Bonnies are 35th with 5.2 steals allowed per game.
Jackson State averages 2.8 blocks per game, which is ranked 187th in the NCAA. St. Bonaventure ranks 190th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
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