St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs. Duquesne Dukes Betting Prediction 02/06/19

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The St. Bonaventure Bonnies (8-13, 4-4 A10) will be at the A.J. Palumbo Center to square off with the Duquesne Dukes (15-7, 6-3 A10) in an A10 matchup. Action begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.

St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs. Duquesne Dukes Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last game. The Dukes fell to the Dayton Flyers, 68-64, while the Bonnies were defeated by the Davidson Wildcats, 75-66. St. Bonaventure had a turnover percentage of 8.7 (better than their season average of 17.2) while Duquesne had a turnover percentage of 11.5 (better than their season average of 18.1). Duquesne was lifted by Eric Williams Jr., who contributed 20 points and nine rebounds. Kyle Lofton had a solid performance for St. Bonaventure, contributing 24 points. The Bonnies dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent contest, St. Bonaventure won 73-67. St. Bonaventure made good use of their 33 trips to the free throw line, making 29 of them (87.9 percent). Duquesne, meanwhile, was 18-23 (78.3 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. It will be a battle of conflicting tempos as the fast-paced Dukes (ranked 99th in the country in possessions per game) will look to push the more grind-it-out Bonnies (292nd in possessions per game).

St. Bonaventure Bonnies at Duquesne Dukes Odds Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – St. Bonaventure, ATS Winner – St. Bonaventure, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Duquesne ranks 40th in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while St. Bonaventure ranks 254th (19.0).
  • The Bonnies rank 47th in blocks per game (4.2) while the Dukes rank 133rd in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
  • St. Bonaventure averages 12.2 assists per game, which ranks 195th in the country. Duquesne ranks 198th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
  • The Dukes rank 141st in rebounds per game (35.9) while the Bonnies rank 243rd (33.4).
  • Duquesne ranks 29th in steals per game (8.0) while St. Bonaventure ranks 126th (6.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Dukes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 2.5 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bonnies have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (1.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (2.6 above their season average).