The No. 17 Buffalo Bulls (8-0) head to St. Bonaventure to take on the Bonnies (4-5) in a matchup that pits sensational offense against exceptional defense. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Buffalo Bulls at St. Bonaventure Bonnies ATS Prediction
The last time the Bulls played, they topped the Saint Francis U Red Flash, 82-67. The Bulls had a much better turnover percentage (12.2 vs. 21.6) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.479 vs. 0.409). Buffalo received a boost from Nick Perkins, who was the team’s high scorer with 16 points on 8-for-12 shooting.
The Bonnies lost a tough one against the Bucknell Bison in their last game, 88-85. Bucknell’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage 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 put up 13 points and 10 rebounds in the game.
The Bonnies won the sole game against the Bulls last season, 73-62. The Bonnies had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.8 vs. 23.3) and had a better turnover percentage (15.1 vs. 18.8).
The game should be a showdown of strength against strength as the high-powered offense of Buffalo takes on the stingy defense of St. Bonaventure. Since the 2017-18 season, the Bulls rank 21st in offensive efficiency, while the Bonnies are 20th in defensive efficiency.
Buffalo at St. Bonaventure Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – St. Bonaventure, ATS Winner – Buffalo, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Buffalo ranks 29th in three pointers attempted per game (26.6) while St. Bonaventure ranks 245th (19.5).
The Bulls rank 33rd in rebounds per game (39.1) while the Bonnies rank 247th (35.2).
Buffalo ranks 18th in assists per game (17.1) while St. Bonaventure ranks 214th (13.6).
The Bonnies average 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 22nd in the country. The Bulls rank 175th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
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