Florida Atlantic Owls vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies Betting Pick & Prediction 12/16/23
Betting on today’s Owls and Bonnies game? Catch the action at MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA, as the Bonnies hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPNU. The Owls are favored in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 148 points.
FLORIDA ATLANTIC OWLS VS ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: St. Bonaventure Bonnies +9
This game will be played at MassMutual Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 16th.
WHY BET THE ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-67 in favor of the Bonnies.
- Not only will St. Bonaventure pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.
Is a Win at Springfield Possible for the Owls?
The Florida Atlantic Owls, who are 8-2 overall, will face St. Bonaventure. On the road, the Owls have a record of 3-1, while at home they are 4-1. Florida Atlantic has a winning ATS record of 6-3, putting them above .500. In terms of ATS performance, they are 2-2 on the road and 4-1 at home.
Through 10 games, Florida Atlantic has an over/under record of 5-4-0 with their games averaging a combined 155 points per game so far. The Owls have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 156 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.
Florida Atlantic’s offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Illinois, finishing the game with a total of 89 points. Their season average is now 85.4 points per game. Offensively, the Owls hold a season-long field goal percentage of 51%, placing them 29th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 60th in terms of percentage and 69th in three-pointers made.
This season, the Florida Atlantic defense has been impressive, holding the 70th position in the country while permitting an average of 66.3 points per contest. Against Illinois in their most recent game, the Florida Atlantic defense gave up a total of 98 points while allowing Illinois to hit 63% of their shots.
Will the Bonnies Exceed Expectations at Home?
Today marks the 10th game of the season for St. Bonaventure, who currently have a 7-2 overall record. Looking back at their previous ten home games, including last year, St. Bonaventure has a 6-4 record. As St. Bonaventure enters today’s game, their ATS record stands at 4-4. When playing away, the Bonnies have a perfect 2-0 record vs. the spread, while at home they are 2-4 ATS.
Up to this point, games involving St. Bonaventure have had an average of 140.4 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 137.2 points. Their over/under record is 4-4-0. The Bonnies’ last five games have culminated with an average of 144 points per game and an over/under record of 4-1.
The St. Bonaventure offense is coming off a game where they scored 94 points against Niagara. They posted a field goal percentage of 65.5% and connected on 12 threes. For the season, the St. Bonaventure offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 48%. So far, they have hit 57% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 8.6 made three’s per contest.
At this time, the Bonnies’ defense is positioned 54th in the country, permitting 65.2 points per game. St. Bonaventure will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Niagara to just 39% shooting in their most recent game.