Utah State Aggies vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/28/24
Looking to win big? The Aggies and Bonnies face off at 5:30 ET on ESPN2. The Bonnies are hosting the game at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, FL. Utah State comes into this non-conference matchup as the -7.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 148 points.
UTAH STATE AGGIES VS ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: St. Bonaventure Bonnies +7.5
This game will be played at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at 5:30 ET on Thursday, November 28th.
WHY BET THE ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Bonnies.
- Not only will St. Bonaventure pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will the Aggies Defense Show Up in Lake Buena Vista?
Utah State Aggies Recent Game/Games
Utah State picked up a 77-69 road win over Iowa on Friday, November 22nd. Entering the game as +3 point underdogs, the Aggies not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
After trailing 37-33 at halftime, Utah State turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Iowa 44-32. The game’s total points of 146 fell well short of the 168.5 O/U line.
Utah State put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 46.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.3%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-21, and connected on 62.5% of their free throws, making 10 of 16 attempts. The Aggies also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists.
Mason Falslev led the way with 25 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 60.0% overall and 75.0% from three-point range, hitting 3 of 4 attempts. Brock Harding added 19 points and 5 assists, knocking down 3 of 6 from deep, while Owen Freeman contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 75.0% from the field.
Utah State’s defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. Most of the damage came inside the arc, where they allowed 23 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 60% success rate.
From three-point range, Utah State held their opponent to just 5 made threes on 26 attempts, a 19% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 8 shots. Utah State gave up 9 offensive rebounds.
Does St. Bonaventure Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?
St. Bonaventure Bonnies Recent Game/Games
The Bonnies picked up an 85-70 home win over Bryant on Sunday, November 24th. St. Bonaventure entered the game as -7.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.
They led 46-40 at halftime and clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 30 points while scoring 39 of their own. The total points for the game reached 155, going over the pre-game O/U line of 150.
St. Bonaventure’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points on 56.1% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 57.1% of their threes (8/14) and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 63.2%.
Noel Brown led the way with 22 points on 9-of-11 shooting, while Melvin Council Jr. added 18 points, hitting 2-of-3 from deep. The Bonnies also got 17 points from Earl Timberlake, and Chance Moore contributed 12 points, connecting on 2-of-4 threes.
St. Bonaventure’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 70 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field. The Bonnies couldn’t contain the two-point shooting, as they allowed 24 of 43 attempts to fall, a 55% success rate.
From beyond the arc, St. Bonaventure’s defense gave up 8 threes on 14 attempts, with the opposition hitting 57% of their shots. The Bonnies also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 16 times, where they connected on 13, shooting 81%.