VCU Rams vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/31/24
Looking to win big? The Rams and Bonnies face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bonnies are hosting the game at Reilly Center in Saint Bonaventure, NY. VCU is favored by -2.5 in this Atlantic 10 conference contest against St. Bonaventure. The game’s over/under currently sits at 134.5 points.
VCU RAMS VS ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: St. Bonaventure Bonnies +2.5
This game will be played at Reilly Center at 2:00 ET on Tuesday, December 31st.
WHY BET THE ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Bonnies.
- Not only will St. Bonaventure pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Is a Win at Saint Bonaventure Possible for the Rams?
VCU Rams Recent Game/Games
VCU improved to 9-3 on the season with a 90-70 home win over William & Mary on Sunday, December 22nd. The Rams entered the game as 17-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 160 exceeded the O/U line of 155.5.
Leading 42-37 at halftime, VCU clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 33 points while scoring 48 of their own to pull away for the win.
VCU’s offense put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 47.3% from the field. They were dominant inside, hitting 60.9% of their two-point attempts, though they struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 25% of their threes (7/28).
Joe Bamisile led the Rams with 20 points, shooting 60% overall and hitting 2 of 6 from deep. The team dished out 25 assists, with Max Shulga contributing 6, and they grabbed 16 offensive rebounds. Jack Clark added 10 boards, despite going 0 for 4 from three-point range.
Despite VCU giving up 70 points, they struggled defensively, allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field, including 60% on two-point attempts. The Rams did manage to limit damage from beyond the arc, where their opponent shot just 25% on 28 attempts.
VCU also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 13 of those attempts for 72%. The Rams gave up 16 offensive rebounds, contributing to their defensive challenges in this game.
Is a Home Win Possible for St. Bonaventure?
St. Bonaventure Bonnies Recent Game/Games
St. Bonaventure improved to 11-1 on the season with a 71-52 win over Niagara on Saturday. The Bonnies were -17 favorites at home and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 123 fell short of the O/U line of 129.5.
After leading 33-20 at halftime, St. Bonaventure scored 38 points in the 2nd half, allowing 32 points to Niagara.
St. Bonaventure’s offense put up 71 points in their latest game, shooting 43.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%, thanks to hitting 11 of 24 from beyond the arc, good for 45.8%. Inside the arc, they struggled, connecting on just 41.9% of their two-point attempts.
Olumide Adelodun led the way with 19 points, hitting 5 of 9 from deep. Lajae Jones and Chance Moore each added 16 points, with Jones hitting 4 of 5 from three. Melvin Council Jr. contributed 14 points and 7 assists, also knocking down 4 threes at a 57.1% clip.
St. Bonaventure’s defense held their opponent to 52 points, despite allowing them to shoot 43% from the field. The Bonnies limited their opponent’s two-point shooting to 41% on 13/31 attempts.
From beyond the arc, St. Bonaventure’s opponent hit 11/24 threes, shooting 45%. The Bonnies also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws (70%). St. Bonaventure gave up 6 offensive rebounds.