St. Louis (9-6) vs St. Bonaventure (14-1)
January 8, 2025 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: St. Louis -2.5 — Over/Under: 139.5
The St. Bonaventure Bonnies and Saint Louis Billikens meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Chaifetz Arena. Here’s a St. Bonaventure vs Saint Louis Prediction. This article will include a St. Bonaventure vs Saint Louis Pick.
St. Bonaventure Bonnies Betting Preview
The St. Bonaventure Bonnies beat VCU and Fordham, and they play La Salle, Richmond, and Duquesne next. The St. Bonaventure Bonnies are averaging 73.3 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 61.1 points on 39.7 percent shooting. Chance Moore is averaging 14.8 points and 7.4 rebounds, while Melvin Council Jr. is averaging 14.4 points and 3.9 assists. Noel Brown is the third double-digit scorer and Dasonte Bowen is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The St. Bonaventure Bonnies are shooting 32.9 percent from beyond the arc and 73 percent from the free throw line. The St. Bonaventure Bonnies are allowing 31.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.9 rebounds per game.
Saint Louis Billikens Betting Preview
The Saint Louis Billikens beat Fordham and Saint Joseph’s, and they play VCU, Richmond, and La Salle next. The Saint Louis Billikens are averaging 77.7 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 70.4 points on 42.1 percent shooting. Isaiah Swope is averaging 18.3 points and 2.5 rebounds, while Gibson Jimerson is averaging 18.2 points and 0.6 assists. Robbie Avila is the third double-digit scorer and Kalu Anya is grabbing 10.2 rebounds. The Saint Louis Billikens are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 64.4 percent from the free throw line. The Saint Louis Billikens are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Saint Louis Billikens will win
- Saint Louis has won eight of its last nine games at Chaifetz Arena.
- St. Bonaventure has lost four of its last five road night games against Conference opponents.
- St. Bonaventure has lost the first half in three of its last four games at Chaifetz Arena.
Why the St. Bonaventure Bonnies will win
- St. Bonaventure has won each of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Saint Louis has lost 10 of its last 12 night games against Conference opponents.
- Saint Louis has lost the first half in five of its last six night games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of St. Bonaventure’s last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
- Thirteen of the last 14 games between St. Bonaventure and Saint Louis have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Saint Louis ranks T42nd among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (10.9).
- Saint Louis ranks T44th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (11.1).
- St. Bonaventure ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (13.0).
- St. Bonaventure ranks T23rd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (21.9).
St. Bonaventure vs Saint Louis Injury Report
The St. Bonaventure Bonnies will be without Jaxon Edwards, while Dasonte Bowen is questionable with a foot injury. The Saint Louis Billikens will be without Larry Hughes Jr. and Josiah Dotzler, while AJ Casey is questionable with an undisclosed issue.
St. Bonaventure vs Saint Louis Prediction
The Saint Louis Billikens are probably the more talented team, and they’ve shown flashes here and there of finally putting it together. The problem is it hasn’t been consistent enough for my taste, and we’ve seen the Billikens lose a few times in their favorite role. Also, the St. Bonaventure Bonnies are 13-1 ATS on the season. With a 92.8 percent cover percentage, there’s no team in college basketball better than St. Bonaventure at putting money in your pocket. It’s hard to bet against a team that covers numbers left and right. Give me the bucket with the Bonnies.