A defensive battle should be expected when the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (8-12, 4-3 A10) and the Davidson Wildcats (15-5, 6-1 A10) square off at Reilly Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 1, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.
Davidson Wildcats vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies Free Prediction
The Wildcats will be hoping for similar success after just getting past the Saint Louis Billikens in their last contest, 54-53. Davidson held the Billikens to an effective field goal percentage of 0.408 (below their season average of 0.464). Saint Louis, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.5 (above their season average of 34.4). Davidson received a boost from Jon Axel Gudmundsson, who was the game’s high scorer with 27 points on 9-for-12 shooting.
The last time the Bonnies took the court, they were victorious over the Richmond Spiders, 66-57. St. Bonaventure held the Spiders to an offensive rebounding percentage of 6.5 (below their season average of 19.9). Richmond, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 8.0 (better than their season average of 14.0). With 18 points, eight rebounds and six assists, Courtney Stockard played well for St. Bonaventure.
After the Wildcats won two out of three contests against the Bonnies last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, Davidson won 82-70. Davidson did a great job of making free throws (10-12; 83.3 percent). St. Bonaventure, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.9 vs. 13.0).
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. St. Bonaventure ranks 280th in possessions per game (67.5) and Davidson is 275th (67.6).
Davidson Wildcats at St. Bonaventure Bonnies Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Davidson ranks 22nd in three pointers attempted per game (27.9) while St. Bonaventure ranks 260th (18.8).
The Wildcats rank 19th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Bonnies rank 96th (6.2).
Davidson ranks sixth in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while St. Bonaventure ranks 66th (3.0).
The Wildcats rank 177th in rebounds per game (35.1) while the Bonnies rank 237th (33.5).
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The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.2, up from 5.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bonnies have scored an average of 70.2 points per game (2.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (0.8 above their season average).
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