The St. Bonaventure Bonnies (24-6, 14-4 A10) take on the Richmond Spiders (12-19, 10-9 A10) in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tourney at Capital One Arena. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Friday, March 9, 2018, and will air on NBC Sports Network.
Richmond Spiders vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies Free Prediction
The Spiders come in on a high note after beating the Duquesne Dukes in their last contest, 81-68. The Spiders, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.0, had a solid mark of 29.2 and had a free throw rate of 0.383 (above their season average of 0.204). Richmond received a boost from Jacob Gilyard, who was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 6-for-11 shooting.
In the Bonnies’ last game, they defeated the Saint Louis Billikens, 64-56. St. Bonaventure’s 0.400 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Saint Louis, who had a rate of 0.224. The Bonnies’ mark was above their season average of 0.307, while the Billikens’ was below their season average of 0.302. Courtney Stockard was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 8-for-18 shooting.
St. Bonaventure could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their high-powered offense goes up against one of the worst defenses in the nation. The Bonnies rank 55th in offensive efficiency, while Richmond ranks 302nd in defensive efficiency.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, the Spiders lost 97-88. Nick Sherod led both teams with 26 points and also put up nine rebounds. One of St. Bonaventure’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 21-22 (95.5 percent), while the Spiders were 11-15 (73.3 percent).
Richmond Spiders vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – St. Bonaventure, ATS Winner – St. Bonaventure, O/U – Under
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Betting Notes:
Richmond ranks 52nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while St. Bonaventure ranks 232nd (23.6).
The Bonnies rank 122nd in rebounds per game (35.9) while the Spiders rank 281st (30.4).
St. Bonaventure averages 14.1 assists per game, which ranks 119th in the nation. Richmond ranks 216th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
The Bonnies rank 46th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Spiders rank 132nd (6.3).
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The Spiders have outscored opponents by an average of 4.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Richmond has lost by an average of 3.7 points.
During their last five games, the Bonnies have scored an average of 79.8 points per game (1.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.6 points per game (4.2 above their season average).
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