The St. Bonaventure Bonnies (3-5) clash against the Siena Saints (3-5) at the Reilly Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.
Siena Saints at St. Bonaventure Bonnies Free Prediction
The Saints are hoping for a better outcome after their 77-67 loss to the Providence Friars in their last outing. Providence’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Siena. The Friars had a rate of 44.0, while the Saints posted a mark of 31.0. Evan Fisher had a good game for Siena, contributing 11 points and six rebounds.
In the Bonnies’ last matchup, they let one slip away to the Bucknell Bison, 88-85. Bucknell’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over St. Bonaventure. The Bison had a rate of 29.0, while the Bonnies posted a mark of 22.6. With 13 points and 10 rebounds, LaDarien Griffin put together a solid game for St. Bonaventure.
The aggressive St. Bonaventure offense could be getting to the free throw line a lot in this matchup. The Bonnies rank 26th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.286, while Siena ranks 301st in FTA rate allowed (0.275) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
The Bonnies won the only game against the Saints last season, 75-55. The Bonnies had a much better turnover percentage (10.4 vs. 17.4) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.518 vs. 0.377).
Siena Saints at St. Bonaventure Bonnies Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – St. Bonaventure, ATS Winner – St. Bonaventure, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Siena ranks 74th in three pointers allowed per game (20.4) while St. Bonaventure ranks 277th (24.2).
The Bonnies rank 85th in steals per game (6.9) while the Saints rank 267th (5.0).
St. Bonaventure ranks 153rd in assists per game (13.6) while Siena ranks 278th (11.6).
The Bonnies rank 203rd in rebounds per game (35.1) while the Saints rank 229th (34.5).
Siena ranks 170th in blocks per game (3.1) while St. Bonaventure ranks 194th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
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