The St. Bonaventure Bonnies (4-9) look to snap their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the George Mason Patriots (7-7, 1-0 A10) at EagleBank Arena. The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 6, 2019.
St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs. George Mason Patriots Free Prediction
The last time the Bonnies played, they were defeated by the Bucknell Bison, 88-85. Bucknell’s 29.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over St. Bonaventure, who had a mark of 22.6. LaDarien Griffin played well for St. Bonaventure, contributing 13 points and 10 rebounds.
The Patriots lost a tough one against the Penn Quakers in their last matchup, 72-71. Penn made eight of their 20 three pointers (40.0 percent). George Mason, on the other hand, was 2-8 (25.0 percent). With 12 points and eight rebounds, George Mason’s Justin Kier put together a solid game.
After the Bonnies won the sole game against the Patriots last season, 85-69, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. St. Bonaventure had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.724 vs. 0.474). George Mason, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.2 vs. 15.4).
Jalen Poyser has averaged 0 points over the last five games for St. Bonaventure.
St. Bonaventure at George Mason Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – George Mason, ATS Winner – St. Bonaventure, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
George Mason ranks 30th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while St. Bonaventure ranks 165th (23.7).
The Patriots rank 19th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while the Bonnies rank 88th (12.4).
St. Bonaventure averages 4.5 blocks per game, which ranks 40th in the nation. George Mason ranks 94th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
The Patriots average 6.6 steals per game, which ranks 100th in the NCAA. The Bonnies rank 104th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Bonnies have been outscored by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. For the season, St. Bonaventure has scored an equal number of points as their opponents.
During their last five games, the Patriots have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (3.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (4.8 above their season average).
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