The 25th-ranked Syracuse Orange (8-4) welcome the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (4-8) to Carrier Dome. The Orange look to extend their six-game home winning streak, while the Bonnies try to end their five-game road losing streak. The game will air on ESPNU at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs. Syracuse Orange Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Orange easily got past the Eastern Washington Eagles, 66-34, while the Bonnies lost a winnable game to the Bucknell Bison, 88-85.
Syracuse played a flawless contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.242 and a turnover percentage of 11.9. For those same stats, Eastern Washington had marks of 0.034 and 23.3, respectively. St. Bonaventure, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (14.0 vs. 15.9). Oshae Brissett had a good game for Syracuse, putting up 20 points and eight rebounds. St. Bonaventure, meanwhile, was led by LaDarien Griffin, who had 13 points and 10 rebounds.
The Bonnies won the only game between these two teams last season, 60-57. St. Bonaventure had a better effective field goal percentage (0.391 vs. 0.325). Syracuse, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.0 vs. 19.5). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Jalen Poyser has taken his game to another level as of late for St. Bonaventure, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Syracuse currently ranks 322nd in possessions per game (66.7) and St. Bonaventure is 261st (68.7). Additionally, the 264th-ranked offense of the Bonnies (offensive efficiency of 100.5) will face a tough test against the 58th-ranked defense of the Orange (defensive efficiency of 94.0).
St. Bonaventure at Syracuse ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Syracuse, ATS Winner – St. Bonaventure, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Syracuse ranks 39th in steals per game (8.1) while St. Bonaventure ranks 99th (6.6).
- The Orange rank 98th in rebounds per game (37.3) while the Bonnies rank 117th in rebounds allowed per game (34.9).
- The Bonnies rank 173rd in three pointers allowed per game (24.3) while the Orange rank 232nd (27.3).
- 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. On 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).
