Jeremy Dent-Smith, 25, of Stanford shoots over Robbie Avila, 21, of St. Louis University in the Acrisure Invitational Champioship game at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Nov. 28, 2025.
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St. Louis vs St. Bonaventure Prediction 1/23/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

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MATCHUP St. Louis Billikens St. Bonaventure Bonnies
Team Records 18-1 12-7
Spread -7.5 -112 +7.5 -108
Moneyline -380 +300
Total Over 158.5 (-110) Under 158.5 (-110)
Where Reilly Center, Saint Bonaventure, NY
When Friday, January 23, 2026
Time 05:30 PM EST
TV ESPN2

The Saint Louis Billikens and the St. Bonaventure Bonnies meet Friday in college basketball action from the Reilly Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Saint Louis Billikens vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies prediction.

Saint Louis Billikens Recap

The Saint Louis Billikens come into this game looking to improve on their 81-77 win over Duquesne last time out to sit at 18-1 this season. After this game, Saint Louis will head home for a game against George Washington.

Billikens Win 12 In A Row

Robbie Avila leads the Billikens in scoring with 12.8 PPG along with a team-high 3.8 APG and 4.3 RPG while Dion Brown has 11.5 PPG with a team-high 6.1 RPG to lead the Billikens in rebounding. Amari McCottry has 10.9 PPG with 5.6 RPG and 2.9 APG. Trey Green has 10.8 PPG with 2.9 RPG and Kellen Thames has 10.6 PPG with 5.8 RPG along with 2.2 APG. Quentin Jones has 10.4 PPG with 3.9 RPG and 2.9 APG to cap off the scoring in double figures for the Billikens this season. As a team, Saint Louis is averaging 91.7 PPG on 51.9% shooting from the field, 38.2% from three and 76.8% from the foul line this season.

St. Bonaventure Bonnies Recap

The St. Bonaventure Bonnies come into this game looking to add on to their 84-70 win over Loyola Chicago last time out to sit at 12-7 this season. After this game, the Bonnies will head on the road for a game against Duquesne.

Bonnies Snap Five Game Losing Skid

Frank Mitchell leads the Bonnies in scoring and rebounding with 17.3 PPG and 10.4 RPG along with 2.8 APG while Darryl Simmons II has 15.6 PPG with 3 APG. Cayden Charles has 12.8 PPG with 6.6 RPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for St. Bonaventure so far this season while Dasonte Bowen has averaged 8.9 PPG, 3.2 RPG and a team-high 4.8 APG this season. Daniel Egbuniwe has 9.3 PPG with 3.1 RPG as well on the year. As a team, St. Bonaventure is averaging 77.9 PPG on 46.7% shooting from the field, 37.3% from three and 76.7% from the foul line so far this season.

Saint Louis Billikens @ St. Bonaventure Bonnies Betting Trends: January 23, 2026


Why the St. Bonaventure Bonnies will win

  • St. Bonaventure has won 18 of its last 21 night games at Reilly Center.
  • Saint Louis has lost five of its last six games at Reilly Center.
  • Saint Louis has lost the first half in three of its last four games as an AP-ranked team.

Why the Saint Louis Billikens will win

  • Saint Louis has won each of its last 12 games.
  • St. Bonaventure has lost each of its last seven games against AP-ranked opponents.
  • Saint Louis has won the first half in each of its last 13 games.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of St. Bonaventure’s last 15 games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
  • Fifteen of Saint Louis’ last 17 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

  • St. Bonaventure ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (78.8%).
  • St. Bonaventure ranks 29th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (37.3%).
  • Saint Louis ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+24.1).
  • Saint Louis ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (35.5%).

Saint Louis Billikens vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies Prediction

I’m on the over here. I think Saint Louis will score in bunches in this game, but I also think that we could get some points from St. Bonaventure in this game and I think that this game’s going to be a fast paced matchup that flies over the number. Give me the over.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Over 158.5

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