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UMass Favored Over Struggling St. Bonaventure in Saturday's Showdown

This Saturday, the first St. Bonaventure vs. UMass prediction of the season will take place as the Bonnies face off against the Minutemen. The Bonnies swept the Minutemen in their previous matchups in 2024, and this weekend the Minutemen will look to even the score at Mullins Center. With UMass being the betting favorite, opening at -1.5 and the current line at UMass -1.75, fans can look forward to an exciting showdown starting at noon EST. Stay tuned for the full prediction to see which team will come out on top and get back in the win column.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bonnies +100 | Minutemen -120
• Spread: Bonnies +1.75 (-110) | Minutemen -1.75 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 140.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UMass will win straight-up is 55%.

St. Bonaventure vs UMass Stats

St. Bonaventure Bonnies

St. Bonaventure is currently on a losing streak, with six losses in their past eight games. Their recent struggles can be attributed to their inability to score more than 65 points in any of those losses, despite averaging 69.7 points per game. Defensively, the Bonnies have been strong, holding opponents to an average of 64.5 points per game and preventing consecutive teams from reaching 70 points. They are ranked 105th in KenPom's ratings and 101st in NET rankings. St. Bonaventure's key injuries include Dasonte Bowen (out) and Chance Moore (questionable). Offensively, the Bonnies have a power ranking of 279 and are ranked 288th in offense, shooting 45.39% from the field and 32.66% from beyond the arc. Defensively, they are ranked 20th, allowing opponents to shoot 42.13% from the field and 33.59% from three-point range. St. Bonaventure will look to turn things around in their upcoming game in Amherst.

UMass Minutemen Analysis

UMass Minutemen have been inconsistent in their recent games, struggling with defense and turnovers. They allow an average of 74.4 points per game and have a 29th per KenPom uptempo style. Their opponents have trouble making shots, with only 31.3% of threes and 41.7% overall. The team must improve their defense, as they currently give up 22.4 free throw attempts and 11.5 offensive rebounds per game. On offense, UMass scores an average of 75.4 points per game, led by Rahsool Diggins with 17.4 points per game. They hit 42.1% of their shots, 28.9% of threes, and 65.8% of free throws. The team is ranked 173rd in KenPom's ratings and 184th in NET rankings, with a power ranking of 65. They will face St. Bonaventure next, who have a 1-2 record in their last three matchups against UMass.

UMass Favored Over Struggling St. Bonaventure in Saturday's Game

During the current 2-6 stretch, St. Bonaventure has struggled both in terms of wins and against the spread, with a dismal 1-7-0 ATS record. Particularly concerning is their winless record on the road, having lost all five away games during this period (0-5-0 ATS). In contrast, the Minutemen have shown strong offensive capabilities and effective rebounding, which should give them a significant advantage in Saturday's game. With St. Bonaventure's offensive struggles evident in their inability to score above 65 points, it is likely that UMass will emerge victorious and cover the spread. Therefore, it is advisable to bet on the hosting Minutemen for Saturday's game.

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