Niagara vs St. Bonaventure Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 21

St. Bonaventure coach Mark Schmidt calls out to players during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State in the Legends Classic tournament Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
  • St. Bonaventure is a -16.5 point favorite vs Niagara
  • Total (Over/Under): 130.5 points
  • Niagara / St. Bonaventure TV channel: ESPN+

The Niagara Purple Eagles visit Reilly Center to take on the St. Bonaventure Bonnies on Dec. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in St. Bonaventure, NY.

St. Bonaventure is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -16.5 (-115).

The Niagara vs. St. Bonaventure Over/Under is 130.5 total points.

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Niagara vs. St. Bonaventure Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Niagara+16.5 -105O 130.5 -110+1500
St. Bonaventure -16.5 -115U 130.5 -110-5000

Niagara vs St. Bonaventure Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts St. Bonaventure will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Niagara vs St. Bonaventure Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts St. Bonaventure will cover the spread with 61.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Niagara has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 19 away games (+9.40 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Niagara have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 19 away games (+6.45 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Niagara have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 19 away games (+6.35 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Niagara has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 19 away games (+3.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Niagara has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 19 away games (+2.20 Units / 11% ROI)
  • St. Bonaventure have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 34 games (+7.70 Units / 21% ROI)
  • St. Bonaventure has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+3.30 Units / 19% ROI)
  • St. Bonaventure has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+3.20 Units / 17% ROI)
  • St. Bonaventure have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 34 games (+2.55 Units / 6% ROI)
  • St. Bonaventure has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 34 games (+1.60 Units / 2% ROI)

Niagara Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Niagara has a 4-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI).

  • 4-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -2 Units / -16.95% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI

St. Bonaventure Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

St. Bonaventure has a 10-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (+8.9 Units / 73.55% ROI).

  • 10-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.35 Units / 15.06% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Over for -3.8 Units / -31.15% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Under for +2.6 Units / 21.67% ROI

Niagara Offensive Stats & Trends:

Niagara is shooting 56% from inside the arc (112/200) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 50%

Niagara has averaged 1.32 points per shot (2,943 points/2,228 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.21

Niagara averaged 6.7 offensive rebounds per game (208 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Niagara has an eFG% of 53% since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 50%

St. Bonaventure Offensive Stats & Trends:

St. Bonaventure has averaged 11.6 assists per game (139 assists/12 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 14.4

St. Bonaventure shot 36% from three (251/687) last season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

St. Bonaventure is shooting 72% from the free throw line (164/227) this season — 4th best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 70%

St. Bonaventure has averaged 1.27 points per shot (866 points/683 shots) this season — 5th lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.30

Niagara Defensive Stats & Trends:

Niagara allowed 5.5 made three-pointers per game last season — best among MAAC Teams ; League Avg: 6.8

Niagara averaged 5.6 steals per game (173 steals/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Niagara has averaged 5.9 steals per game (59 steals/10 games) this season — 4th lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Niagara allowed 5.5 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

St. Bonaventure Defensive Stats & Trends:

St. Bonaventure has averaged 9.1 steals per game (109 steals/12 games) this season — tied for 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

St. Bonaventure has 109 steals this season — 2nd most among Atlantic 10 Teams

St. Bonaventure has averaged 9.1 steals per game (109 steals/12 games) this season — 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

St. Bonaventure has allowed opponents to shoot 39% (259/664) this season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%


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