Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Bryant vs St. Bonaventure NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Saint Bonaventure.
Bryant vs St. Bonaventure Prediction
Planning on watching today's Bulldogs and Bonnies game? Catch the action at Reilly Center in Saint Bonaventure, NY, as the Bonnies hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 150 points, and St. Bonaventure is favored by -8 vs. Bryant.
Bryant vs. St. Bonaventure Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Bryant Bulldogs at St. Bonaventure Bonnies
- Where: Saint Bonaventure at Reilly Center
- Date: Sunday, November 24th
- Betting Odds STBON -8, BRYANT +240 | STBON -312 O/U 150
Bulldogs Preview: Are the Bulldogs Ready for a Win at Saint Bonaventure?
Bryant Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
The Bulldogs dropped a close one to Stonehill, 67-66, on Thursday. Bryant, who were -12.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
After leading 33-31 at halftime, Bryant scored 33 points in the 2nd half but allowed 36. The game’s total points of 133 fell short of the 152.5 O/U line.
Bulldogs Offense Breakdown
Bryant's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.7% from the field and 31.6% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 41.7%. They managed only 8 assists and 9 offensive rebounds, but did hit 76.2% of their free throws, going 16-for-21 from the line.
Josh Morgan led the way with 22 points, shooting 46.7% overall and 33.3% from deep. Amir Nesbitt added 17 points, hitting 60% of his shots and 42.9% from three, while Earl Timberlake contributed 14 points and 6 rebounds.
Bulldogs Team Defense
Defensively, the Bulldogs held their opponent to 67 points on 36% shooting from the field, including 43% on two-point attempts (19/44).
From beyond the arc, Bryant limited their opponent to 5/22 shooting (22%). They also sent them to the line 21 times, where they converted 14 free throws (66%).
Bonnies Preview: Can St. Bonaventure Secure a Home Victory?
St. Bonaventure Bonnies Recent Game/Games
St. Bonaventure improved to 3-0 on the season with a 71-52 win over Le Moyne on Saturday. The Bonnies were -17.5 favorites at home and covered the spread, but the total points fell short of the 145.5 O/U line.
They jumped out to a 44-23 lead in the first half but were outscored 29-27 in the second half. While they got the win, the Bonnies will likely look to tighten things up defensively moving forward.
Bonnies Offense Breakdown
St. Bonaventure's offense put up 71 points in their latest game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.8%. They hit 58.6% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.8% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-23 from three-point range.
Noel Brown led the way with 15 points, shooting 6-for-8 from the field. Melvin Council Jr. and Lajae Jones each added 12 points, with Jones hitting both of his three-point attempts. Darrick Jones Jr. also contributed 11 points, knocking down 3-of-6 from deep.
Bonnies Team Defense
St. Bonaventure's defense gave up 52 points, with the opponent shooting 48% from the field, hitting 25 of 52 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 of 29 two-point attempts to be converted, a 58% success rate.
From three-point range, the opponent went 8 for 23, shooting 34%. St. Bonaventure also sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 13, shooting 56%. The Bonnies gave up 12 offensive rebounds.
Bulldogs vs Bonnies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across the Bulldogs last five road games, the team averaged 75 points per game while allowing 76. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-3-1, while going 2-3 straight-up.
- The Bonnies are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Bulldogs have gone 1-3-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
- St. Bonaventure has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 5-0 SU and 5-0 ATS in their last five games.
Bryant vs St. Bonaventure Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: St. Bonaventure -8 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.