St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs. Fordham Rams Free Prediction 02/23/19

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The St. Bonaventure Bonnies (12-14, 8-5 A10) head to Rose Hill Gym to go head-to-head against the Fordham Rams (11-15, 2-11 A10). The Rams can snap a seven-game home losing streak. The game will air on NBC Sports Network at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.

St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs. Fordham Rams ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Rams lost a close one to the Richmond Spiders, 72-69, while the Bonnies barely escaped the La Salle Explorers, 62-60.

St. Bonaventure dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.216 (above their season average of 0.209) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.500 (above their season average of 0.481). La Salle had marks of 0.066 and 0.459, respectively, for those same stats. Fordham, on the other hand, held Richmond to an offensive rebounding percentage of 0.0 (below their season average of 19.6). Fordham received a boost from Nick Honor, who contributed 23 points. Osun Osunniyi played well for St. Bonaventure, finishing with nine points, 13 rebounds and five blocks.

In their first matchup this season, Osunniyi led the Bonnies to a 71-64 victory. He notched a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds. St. Bonaventure was effective at getting and making free throws. The Bonnies made 22 of their 27 free throws (81.5 percent), while the Rams were just 3-6 (50.0 percent).

Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams square off. Fordham currently ranks 280th in possessions per game (67.1) and St. Bonaventure is 275th (67.2).

St. Bonaventure Bonnies at Fordham Rams ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – St. Bonaventure, ATS Winner – St. Bonaventure, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Fordham ranks 34th in three pointers attempted per game (26.6) while St. Bonaventure ranks 262nd (18.7).
  • The Bonnies rank 204th in assists per game (12.3) while the Rams rank 227th (11.6).
  • The Bonnies rank 33rd in blocks per game (4.5) while the Rams rank 128th (3.2).
  • St. Bonaventure ranks 197th in rebounds per game (34.5) while Fordham ranks 237th (33.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bonnies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.4, up from 1.5 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Rams have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (2.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (3.9 above their season average).