The No. 25 Syracuse Orange (8-4) look to extend their six-game home winning streak when they meet the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (4-8), who will try to snap their five-game road losing streak. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018, and will air on ESPNU.
St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs. Syracuse Orange Betting Prediction
In the Bonnies’ last outing, they were defeated by the Bucknell Bison, 88-85. Bucknell’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over St. Bonaventure. The Bison had a rate of 29.0, while the Bonnies posted a mark of 22.6. LaDarien Griffin had a solid performance for St. Bonaventure, putting up 13 points and 10 rebounds.
The Orange dismantled the Eastern Washington Eagles in their last outing, 66-34. The Orange had a much better free throw rate (0.242 vs. 0.034) and had a much better turnover percentage (11.9 vs. 23.3). Oshae Brissett was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting from the field.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Syracuse ranks 322nd in possessions per game (66.7) and St. Bonaventure is 261st (68.7). Additionally, the Bonnies rank 264th in offensive efficiency (100.5), while the Orange rank 58th in defensive efficiency (94.0).
Jalen Poyser has averaged 0 points over the last five games for St. Bonaventure.
After the Bonnies won the sole game against the Orange last season, 60-57, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. St. Bonaventure’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Syracuse. The Bonnies had a rate of 0.391 while the Orange posted a mark of 0.325.
St. Bonaventure Bonnies at Syracuse Orange Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – St. Bonaventure, ATS Winner – St. Bonaventure, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Syracuse ranks 31st in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while St. Bonaventure ranks 82nd (3.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Bonnies have been outscored by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. For the season, St. Bonaventure has defeated opponents by an average of 2.8 points.
During their last five games, the Orange have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (2.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.6 points per game (2.0 above their season average).
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