Massachusetts Minutemen vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies Betting Pick & Prediction 2/7/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Minutemen and Bonnies. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on NBC, and it’s hosted by the Bonnies at Reilly Center in Saint Bonaventure, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147 points, and St. Bonaventure is favored by -5 to win at home against Massachusetts.
MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN VS ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: St. Bonaventure Bonnies -5
This game will be played at Reilly Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, February 7th.
WHY BET THE ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Bonnies.
- Not only will St. Bonaventure pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.
Taking a Look at the Minutemen Chances on the Road
Massachusetts will be the underdog in this game, as they have been in three of their 21 games this season. Their record as the underdog is 1-2, and they are 14-7 overall and 5-4 in Atlantic 10 play.
On the road, the Minutemen are 3-4 this season, and their average scoring margin is +2.0 points per game. In their last 10 road games, they have gone 4-6.
Massachusetts has been a solid team vs. the spread this season, going 14-7. Their road ATS record is 5-2 and they have gone 3-0 vs. the spread as the underdog. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Minutemen have a 5-5 ATS mark.
Today’s over/under line of 147 is lower than the average over/under line in Massachusetts’ games this year (150.4). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 147 points, which matches today’s over/under line.
In their latest game, Massachusetts offense put up 66 points against George Mason. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 38.9% and made 7 threes. The team’s top scorer is Josh Cohen, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 16.9, while Matt Cross also carries a PPG average of 15.5 into the game.
In terms of defense, Massachusetts is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 71.7 points per game. In their previous game vs. George Mason, the Patriots finished with a field goal percentage of 38% and a total of 65 points vs. Massachusetts.
Can St. Bonaventure Deliver Being Favored at Home?
St. Bonaventure comes into this game with a 13-8 record, including a 10-4 mark at home. They have won three straight games at home and are 8-2 in their last 10.
On the season, the Bonnies have been favored in 14 games and have gone 11-3 in those matchups. They are 4-5 in Atlantic 10 play and are coming off a 76-71 loss to Dayton.
As the favorite, St. Bonaventure has an ATS record of 8-6 this season. Their home ATS mark is 7-7, but they have covered the spread in each of their last three games at the Reilly Center. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bonnies have gone 7-3 vs. the spread.
Today’s over/under line of 147 is higher than the average over/under line in St. Bonaventure’s games this season (138.6). In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 146 points.
In their recent matchup, the St. Bonaventure offense ended with 71 points against Dayton. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 42.4% and made 10 threes. The top scorer for the Bonnies was Mika Adams-Woods with 17 points, while Chad Venning also added 11 to the scoreboard.
So far this season, the St. Bonaventure defense has been performing well, ranking 47th in the country at 66.2 points allowed per contest. St. Bonaventure’s defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Dayton offense to knock down 49% of their shots on their way to putting up 76 points.