St. Bonaventure Bonnies

St. Bonaventure Bonnies

Mar 14, 2025

VCU Rams

VCU Rams
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  • Consensus
  • Stats
  • Odds
  • Trends
  • Props

St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs VCU Rams Prediction – 3/14/2025

The Atlantic 10 Tournament heats up as the top-seeded VCU Rams (25-6) face off against the eighth-seeded St. Bonaventure Bonnies (22-10) on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at Capital One Arena. This quarterfinal clash promises to be a compelling encounter, with both teams aiming to advance further in the tournament.

St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs. VCU Rams Game Preview

VCU enters the tournament as the number one seed, boasting a 15-3 conference record. Despite a recent 79-76 loss to Dayton, the Rams have demonstrated consistent performance throughout the season. Senior guard Max Shulga leads the team with averages of 15.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game. Fellow senior guard Joe Bamisile contributes significantly, averaging 15.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. The Rams' offense is robust, averaging 77.9 points per game, while their defense allows just 62.7 points per game, underscoring their balanced play.

St. Bonaventure, on the other hand, has gained momentum with three consecutive victories, including a 64-59 win over Duquesne in the tournament's second round. Senior guard Melvin Council Jr. has been instrumental, leading the team with 14.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. The Bonnies' defense has been formidable, allowing an average of 64.8 points per game, which will be crucial in countering VCU's potent offense.

Betting Insights

  • Point Spread: VCU is favored by 10.5 points.
  • Over/Under: The total points line is set at 133.5.
  • Money Line: VCU -602, St. Bonaventure +440.

Recent trends indicate that VCU has won nine of its last ten games, showcasing their strong form. Conversely, St. Bonaventure has won five of its last six games, highlighting their resilience. Notably, each of VCU's last five conference tournament games has produced a total of 132 or fewer points, suggesting a tendency towards lower-scoring affairs.

St. Bonaventure Bonnies vs. VCU Rams Prediction

Considering VCU's balanced offense and defense, coupled with their status as the top seed, they are well-positioned to secure a victory. However, St. Bonaventure's recent form and defensive capabilities suggest they could keep the game competitive. While VCU is likely to win, the Bonnies may cover the spread, making a bet on St. Bonaventure against the spread a prudent choice. Additionally, given both teams' defensive strengths and recent trends, the total points are likely to stay under 133.5.

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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

+10.5/+100
74% STBON
-10.5/-120
26% VCU

Moneyline Pick Consensus

+528
4% STBON
-762
96% VCU

Total Pick Consensus

132.5/-105
19% UN
132.5/-115
81% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Advanced Game Stats
  • Rushing
  • Special Teams

Offense/Defense

STBON
Team Stats Per Game
VCU
69.34
PTS GM
62.71
56.31
FGA
54.13
.450
FG%
.394
.316
3PT%
.307
9.34
ORB
10.29
0.76
DRB
0.73
33.75
TRB
32.77
16.94
FTA
20
.734
FT%
.715
11.06
AST
9.87
3.28
BLK
2.23
10.34
TO
14.03
13.38
PF
17.03

Defense/Offense

STBON
Team Stats Per Game
VCU
64.59
PTS GM
77.94
55.12
FGA
59.97
.420
FG%
.448
.326
3PT%
.339
8.56
ORB
13.39
0.74
DRB
0.81
32.31
TRB
38.45
13.56
FTA
19.55
.724
FT%
.744
13.53
AST
15.19
3.47
BLK
5.45
12.56
TO
11.29
14.69
PF
17.9

Offense/Defense

STBON
Advanced Game Stats
VCU
65.2
Pace
67.3
105.9
Off.Rate
93.2
.301
FTr
.369
.350
3PAr
.348
.539
TS%
.493
51.1
TRB%
46.0
43.6
AST%
46.3
11.6
STL%
9.7
11.3
BLK%
7.1
.505
eFG%
.447
13.8
TOV%
18.1
28.2
ORB%
29.1
.221
TF/FGA
.264

Defense/Offense

STBON
Advanced Game Stats
VCU
65.2
Pace
67.3
98.7
Off.Rate
115.9
.246
FTr
.326
.475
3PAr
.475
.525
TS%
.563
48.9
TRB%
54.0
58.5
AST%
56.5
9.2
STL%
12.2
9.5
BLK%
15.4
.497
eFG%
.529
16.9
TOV%
14.0
26.0
ORB%
37.3
.178
TF/FGA
.243

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
STBON VCU
STBON VCU
Consensus
+9.5 (-114)
-9.5 (-110)
+11.5 (-114)
-11.5 (-107)
+10.5 (100)
-10.5 (-102)
+10.5 (+100)
-10.5 (-120)
+10.5 (-120)
-10.5 (-120)
+11.5 (-120)
-11.5 (-102)
+10.5 (-113)
-10.5 (-118)
+11.5 (-113)
-11.5 (-108)
+9.5 (-110)
-9.5 (-110)
+11.0 (-110)
-11.0 (-110)
+11.5 (-102)
-11.5 (-105)
+10.5 (-102)
-10.5 (-118)
Open
Current
Book
STBON VCU
STBON VCU
Consensus
+360
-470
+528
-762
+360
-470
+550
-800
+460
-650
+470
-670
+480
-715
+525
-770
+430
-600
+550
-800
+450
-625
+500
-700
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
133.5 (-110)
133.5 (-110)
132.5 (-110)
132.5 (-111)
133.5 (-110)
133.5 (-110)
132.5 (-115)
132.5 (-105)
133.5 (-110)
133.5 (-110)
133.5 (-105)
133.5 (-115)
133.5 (-106)
133.5 (-120)
132.5 (-109)
132.5 (-112)
133.5 (-110)
133.5 (-110)
132.5 (-110)
132.5 (-110)
133.5 (-110)
133.5 (-110)
132.5 (-115)
132.5 (-105)

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