St. Bonaventure Bonnies at George Mason Patriots ATS Prediction 01/06/19

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The George Mason Patriots (7-7, 1-0 A10) welcome the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (4-9) to EagleBank Arena. The Bonnies look to end a six-game road losing streak. Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 6, 2019.

St. Bonaventure Bonnies at George Mason Patriots Betting Odds

Both teams lost a close one in their last game. The Patriots fell to the Penn Quakers, 72-71, while the Bonnies were defeated by the Bucknell Bison, 88-85.

St. Bonaventure had a better turnover percentage (14.0 vs. 15.9) while George Mason did an excellent job of making free throws (13-16; 81.3 percent). Justin Kier fueled George Mason with 12 points and eight rebounds. St. Bonaventure received a boost from LaDarien Griffin, who contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds.

The Bonnies won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 85-69. St. Bonaventure had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.724 vs. 0.474). George Mason, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.2 vs. 15.4). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.

Jalen Poyser has been excellent as of late for St. Bonaventure, averaging 0 points over the last five games.

St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs. George Mason Patriots Betting Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – George Mason, ATS Winner – George Mason, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • George Mason ranks 30th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while St. Bonaventure ranks 165th (23.7).
  • The Patriots rank 100th in steals per game (6.6) while the Bonnies rank 104th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
  • The Patriots rank 19th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while the Bonnies rank 88th (12.4).
  • St. Bonaventure ranks 40th in blocks per game (4.5) while George Mason ranks 94th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Patriots have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (3.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (4.8 above their season average).
  • The Bonnies have been outscored by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. On the season, St. Bonaventure has scored an equal number of points as their opponents.