St. Bonaventure Bonnies Favored to Beat Saint Louis Billikens by 12.5 Points in Atlantic 10 Conference Showdown
The Saint Louis Billikens will face the St. Bonaventure Bonnies in Atlantic 10 Conference action at the Reilly Center on Saturday afternoon. The Billikens are looking to
Game outlook
The Saint Louis Billikens will face the St. Bonaventure Bonnies in Atlantic 10 Conference action at the Reilly Center on Saturday afternoon. The Billikens are looking to bounce back from a recent loss to Dayton, while the Bonnies are coming off a loss to George Washington. St. Bonaventure is favored to win by 12.5 points according to current betting lines.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Billikens +563 | Bonnies -850
Spread: Billikens +12 (-110) | Bonnies -12 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 154.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Bonaventure will win straight-up is 89%.
St. Louis Billikens
The Saint Louis Billikens recently suffered a 100-83 home loss against the Dayton Flyers, allowing 51 points in the second half. Despite shooting well at 50.8% overall, the team struggled defensively with Dayton shooting at a high percentage. Junior guard Gibson Jimerson had a standout performance with 24 points, one rebound, five assists, and two steals. The Billikens are averaging 75.1 points per game but need to improve defensively as they allow 80.0 points per game. Several players are listed on the injury report, with Guard Sincere Parker questionable and Guards Michael Meadows and Djordje Curcic, as well as Forward Abou Magassa, out. In terms of power rankings, St. Louis is ranked 137 in offense, #347 in defense, with an 10-18-1 record. They shoot well from the field and free throw line but struggle defensively, allowing high percentages in field goals and three-pointers. They also need to improve their rebounding and turnover numbers on both ends of the court.