Rhode Island vs St. Bonaventure Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 17

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Iona forward Osborn Shema (55) guards St. Bonaventure forward Chad Venning (32) during an NCAA college basketball game in the Basketball Hall of Fame Invitational, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in New York. The Gaels won 72-57. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 17, 2024, 11:50 AM
  • St. Bonaventure (7-7) is a -8.5 point favorite vs Rhode Island (8-7)
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Rhode Island / St. Bonaventure TV channel: ESPN+

The Rhode Island Rams (8-7) visit Reilly Center to take on the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (7-7) on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in St. Bonaventure, NY.

St. Bonaventure is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The Rhode Island vs. St. Bonaventure Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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Rhode Island vs. St. Bonaventure Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Rhode Island+8.5 -110O 142.5 -110+320
St. Bonaventure -8.5 -110U 142.5 -110-400

Rhode Island vs St. Bonaventure Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts St. Bonaventure will win this college basketball game with 81.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Rhode Island vs St. Bonaventure Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts St. Bonaventure will cover the spread with 52.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Rhode Island has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Rhode Island have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 12 away games (+1.45 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Rhode Island has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.40 Units / 4% ROI)
  • St. Bonaventure has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.10 Units / 9% ROI)
  • St. Bonaventure has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 29 games (+2.80 Units / 4% ROI)
  • St. Bonaventure has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
  • St. Bonaventure has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.65 Units / 5% ROI)
  • St. Bonaventure have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 29 games (+0.95 Units / 3% ROI)

Rhode Island Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rhode Island has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 8-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.15 Units / -100% ROI
  • 10-5 when betting the Over for +4.5 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 5-10 when betting the Under for -6 Units / -100% ROI

St. Bonaventure Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

St. Bonaventure has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 10-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -6 Units / -100% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Over for +0.25 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Under for -1.8 Units / -100% ROI

Rhode Island Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rhode Island is shooting 62% from the free throw line (222/355) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Rhode Island is shooting 62% from the free throw line (222/355) this season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Rhode Island has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (566 assists/ 643 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Rhode Island has averaged 12.0 assists per game (566 assists/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

St. Bonaventure Offensive Stats & Trends:

St. Bonaventure has averaged 69.0 points per game (3,245 points/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 72.1

St. Bonaventure is shooting 37% from three (121/325) this season — 4th best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%

St. Bonaventure has averaged 1.22 points per shot (3,245 points/2,649 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.26

St. Bonaventure has averaged 12.2 assists per game (573 assists/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Rhode Island Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rhode Island has averaged 5.4 steals per game (86 steals/16 games) this season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Rhode Island has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (427/993) this season — 5th highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 42%

Rhode Island has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (1,220/2,815) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Rhode Island has forced 9.7 turnovers per game (155 turnovers/16 games) this season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

St. Bonaventure Defensive Stats & Trends:

St. Bonaventure has averaged 6.8 steals per game (318 steals/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5

St. Bonaventure has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (98/321) this season — 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

St. Bonaventure has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (292/996) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

St. Bonaventure has forced 13.0 turnovers per game (611 turnovers/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 12.3


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