The St. Bonaventure Bonnies (25-6, 15-4 A10) square off against the Davidson Wildcats (19-11, 14-5 A10) in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tourney at Capital One Arena. The game will air on CBS Sports Network at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 10, 2018.
Davidson Wildcats vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies Betting Prediction
The last time the Wildcats played, they dismantled the Saint Louis Billikens, 78-60. The Wildcats had a fantastically low turnover percentage of 8.0 (better than their season average of 13.4) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.657 (above their season average of 0.574). Davidson was led by Peyton Aldridge, who was the game’s leading scorer with 35 points on 13-for-19 shooting.
The Bonnies beat the Richmond Spiders in their last outing, 83-77. St. Bonaventure’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Richmond. The Bonnies had a rate of 0.710 (above their season average of 0.518), while the Spiders posted a mark of 0.537. With 17 points and 11 rebounds, St. Bonaventure’s LaDarien Griffin had a solid outing.
It might turn into a shootout as a pair of the NCAA’s best offenses goes head-to-head. St. Bonaventure ranks 50th with 112.5 points per 100 possessions and Davidson is 15th (116.9).
Aldridge and Kellan Grady have been playing well over the last five games for Davidson. Aldridge has averaged 26.8 points and 12.0 rebounds per game. Not to be outdone, Grady has put up 25.0 points a game during that span.
The two teams have split their two matchups this season. The Bonnies won the most recent matchup 117-113. The Bonnies had a better turnover percentage (10.5 vs. 15.2) and had a better free throw rate (0.479 vs. 0.387). Aldridge had a double-double in the loss with 45 points and 12 rebounds.
Davidson Wildcats vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – St. Bonaventure, ATS Winner – St. Bonaventure, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Davidson averages 27.6 three-pointers per game, which ranks 15th in the nation. St. Bonaventure ranks 249th in three-pointers allowed per game (23.8).
The Wildcats rank 24th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Bonnies rank 180th (4.0).
Davidson ranks 20th in rebounds allowed per game (31.2) while St. Bonaventure ranks 150th (34.9).
The Wildcats average 16.9 assists per game, which ranks 16th in the nation. The Bonnies rank 125th in assists allowed per game (13.2).
Davidson allows the 17th-fewest steals per game (4.9) while St. Bonaventure ranks 49th (5.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.2, up from 9.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bonnies have scored an average of 81.0 points per game (2.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (4.6 above their season average).
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