The Massachusetts Minutemen (7-11, 0-5 A10) will attempt to put an end to their six-game losing streak when they clash against the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (6-12, 2-3 A10) at William D. Mullins Center. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs. Massachusetts Minutemen ATS Prediction
The Bonnies are hoping for a better outcome after their 89-86 loss to the Dayton Flyers in their last game. One of Dayton’s largest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They had 28 free throw attempts, while St. Bonaventure had 19. Courtney Stockard was the top scorer from either team with 36 points on 13-for-30 shooting.
The last time the Minutemen took the court, they got blown out by the VCU Rams, 68-50. Getting to the free throw line was one of VCU’s largest advantages. They had 32 free throw attempts, while Massachusetts had 17. Massachusetts’ Luwane Pipkins had a solid game, leading the team in scoring with 14 points on 3-for-15 shooting.
After the Bonnies won the lone game against the Minutemen last season, 98-78, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Bonnies knocked down 20 of their 25 free throws (80.0 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (9.6 vs. 13.0).
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Massachusetts. Massachusetts ranks 202nd in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.3 percent), while the pesky defense of St. Bonaventure forces the 79th-most turnovers in the nation (21.4 percent).
St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs. Massachusetts Minutemen ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – St. Bonaventure, ATS Winner – St. Bonaventure, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Massachusetts ranks 110th in three pointers attempted per game (23.7) while St. Bonaventure ranks 249th (19.2).
The Minutemen rank 174th in rebounds per game (35.2) while the Bonnies rank 246th (33.2).
St. Bonaventure averages 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 51st in the NCAA. Massachusetts ranks 81st in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
Bettings Trends:
The Bonnies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, up from 0.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Minutemen have scored an average of 60.4 points per game (13.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (5.4 below their season average).
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