A defensive struggle should be expected when the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (9-13, 5-4 A10) and the VCU Rams (16-6, 7-2 A10) go head-to-head at Reilly Center. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
VCU Rams vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies Betting Prediction
In the Rams’ last contest, they beat the George Washington Colonials, 60-50. The Rams, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.6, had a phenomenal mark of 37.1, while the Colonials had a turnover percentage of 24.1 (above their season average of 16.3). Marcus Santos-Silva led the way for VCU, finishing with 10 points and 11 rebounds.
The Bonnies won a close one over the Duquesne Dukes in their last outing, 51-49. The Bonnies had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 38.2 (above their season average of 28.9), while the Dukes had a turnover percentage of 21.5 (above their season average of 17.8). With nine points, 22 rebounds and six blocks, Osun Osunniyi had a solid outing for St. Bonaventure.
After the Bonnies won the only contest against the Rams last season, 68-63, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Bonnies made 15 of their 20 free throws (75.0 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (21.0 vs. 21.4).
The inefficient offense of St. Bonaventure (297th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 99.4) will face off against the top-notch defense of VCU (sixth in the country with a defensive efficiency of 89.6). The Rams should have the edge on that end of the court.
VCU at St. Bonaventure Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
VCU ranks 41st in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while St. Bonaventure ranks 192nd (23.7).
The Rams rank 40th in steals per game (7.7) while the Bonnies rank 136th (6.0).
VCU averages 4.7 blocks per game, which ranks 27th in the NCAA. St. Bonaventure ranks 76th in blocks allowed per game (3.0).
The Rams rank 27th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while the Bonnies rank 72nd (12.0).
St. Bonaventure ranks 203rd in rebounds per game (34.3) while VCU ranks 220th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
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The Rams’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 6.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bonnies have scored an average of 66.8 points per game (0.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.2 points per game (1.8 below their season average).
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