VCU Rams Look to Earn First Conference Win Against St. Bonaventure
St. Bonaventure will look for their third consecutive win against VCU (8-5) when the two schools face off tomorrow night at 9 PM ET. The Rams will rely on the momentum of
Game outlook
St. Bonaventure will look for their third consecutive win against VCU (8-5) when the two schools face off tomorrow night at 9 PM ET. The Rams will rely on the momentum of their last 87-73 win over Weber State as 11.5-point favorites, while the Bonnies will take confidence from their 62-61 win over Akron as 1.5-point favorites. These two teams have splits their last 10 meetings.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bonnies +130 | Rams -155
Spread: Bonnies +4.5 (-110) | Rams -4.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 134 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Va. Commonwealth will win straight-up is 61%.
St. Bonaventure Bonnies
St. Bonaventure recently won their second consecutive game and will need to play better if they want to continue their streak against a strong VCU team. They average a power ranking of 38, 74.3 points per game, and 64.3 points against. Offensively, they have shot 48.48% from the field, 37.15% from three-pointers, and 77.38% from free-throws. Defensively, they allow 42.50% from the field, 29.61% from three-pointers, and 68.84% from free-throws. They average 33.27 rebounds per game on offense and 29.73 on defense, as well as 14.73 offensive assists and 11.64 turnovers per game. Defensively, they record 13.18 assists and 14.00 turnovers per game.
Va. Commonwealth Rams Analysis
VCU Rams have a strong record of 8-5 and come into the game on a four-game winning streak, winning each game by at least nine points. Their average of 73.8 points per game gives them a #234 ranking for offense. They have solid defensive stats, holding opponents to an average of 66.3 points per game (#67 ranking). Sean Bairstow recorded 22 points, seven rebound and five assists, while Joe Bamisile and Max Shulga both contributed to the Rams success with 21 and 17 points respectively. VCU's last game saw them with 50.7 percent field-goal accuracy and 33.3 percent three-point accuracy, with an average of 36.67 rebounds, 14.00 offensive assists and 13.67 turnovers per game. For defense, VCU allowed an average of 39.68% field goals, 70.52 free throws and 29.66% three pointers, with 32.50 defensive rebounds, 10.17 defensive assists and 11.08 turnovers per game. They will be looking to get their first conference win of the season against St. Bonaventure.