St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs Providence Friars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24

Betting on today’s Bonnies and Friars game? Catch the action at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT, as the Friars hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on CBSS. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 127.5 points, and Providence is favored by -3.5 vs. St. Bonaventure.

ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES VS PROVIDENCE FRIARS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Providence Friars -3.5

This game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena at 5:00 ET on Saturday, December 14th.

WHY BET THE PROVIDENCE FRIARS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Friars.
• Not only will Providence pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 127.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Will the Bonnies Win in Uncasville?

St. Bonaventure Bonnies Recent Game/Games

St. Bonaventure improved to 8-1 on the season with a 65-55 home win over Buffalo on Saturday, December 7th. Although the Bonnies were favored by 17.5 points, they didn’t cover the spread.

After leading 32-22 at halftime, St. Bonaventure and Buffalo both scored 33 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 120 fell short of the 142.5 O/U line.

St. Bonaventure’s offense put up 65 points in their latest game, shooting 44.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.9%, with a 53.1% success rate on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they struggled, hitting just 26.7% of their threes (4/15).

At the free-throw line, the Bonnies connected on 79.2% of their attempts, going 19/24. They grabbed 6 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Chance Moore and Ryan Sabol both played 38 minutes, with Moore scoring 16 points and Sabol adding 14, hitting 3 of 6 from deep. Bryson Wilson and Melvin Council Jr. also contributed 14 and 12 points, respectively, with Council adding 2 assists.

St. Bonaventure’s defense held their opponent to 55 points, even though they shot 44% from the field. The Bonnies allowed 17 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 53% success rate.

From beyond the arc, St. Bonaventure limited their opponent to 4 made threes on 15 attempts, a 26% shooting performance. They also sent them to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 19, shooting 79%. The Bonnies gave up 6 offensive rebounds.

Do the Friars Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Providence Friars Recent Game/Games

The Friars moved to 7-4 on the season with a 70-63 win over DePaul on Tuesday. Providence, who entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs, not only secured the win but also covered the spread.

Providence trailed 30-27 at halftime but outscored DePaul 31-28 in the second half to pull away. The game’s total points of 133 fell short of the 138.5 O/U line.

Providence put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They hit 54.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 30.8% of their threes.

David Skogman was a standout, hitting 6 of 10 threes and finishing with 22 points and 6 rebounds. Bensley Joseph also contributed 20 points and 7 assists, shooting 50% from the field.

Providence’s defense was on point, giving up just 63 points while holding their opponent to 32% shooting from the field. They were especially effective inside, limiting the other team to 32% on two-point attempts, with just 11 makes on 34 tries.

From beyond the arc, Providence allowed 11 threes on 33 attempts, a 33% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 15 times, where they hit 8 free throws, good for 53%. Providence gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.