Rhode Island has been the class of the A-10 this season, as the Rams are a perfect 13-0 SU (9-4 ATS) in conference play and are riding a school-record 16-game winning streak. Possibly the last true test for Rhode Island comes Friday when the Rams visit a St. Bonaventure Bonnies squad that is tied for second in the A-10 and looking to cement an at-large bid.
- Rhode Island is 1-4 SU and ATS in its last 5 games on the road against St. Bonaventure.
- St. Bonaventure is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games against teams with winning records.
- Rhode Island is 21-0 SU in its last 21 games against the A-10.
The first time these two squads met earlier, a little over a month ago, St. Bonaventure struggled to make its shots, hitting just 38.3 percent from the field, including 5-for-15 from deep. However, the Bonnies enter this contest riding a seven-game winning streak that has seen them average over 80 points per game. The offense has been clicking thanks to the play of Jaylen Adams, with the senior averaging 33.5 points, 6.3 assists and 3.3 rebounds in the last four.
That offensive output could worry Rhode Island fans, especially if E.C. Matthews does not find the court Friday. Matthews injured his knee in the Rams’ most recent game and though the injury is not severe, it could keep him out of this one. The team has already proven it can still compete without Matthews – who missed six games earlier this season due to a broken wrist – thanks to its depth and experience in the backcourt.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Rhode Island Rams before tipoff in this one found them as 1-point favorites over at Sportsbook earlier.
Rhode Island Rams vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The St. Bonaventure Bonnies sit at 18-6 (11-12 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Rhode Island Rams are currently 21-3 (13-9 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? St. Bonaventure is 13-10 OU, and Rhode Island is 12-10 OU.
The Bonnies-Rams odds would favor the Rams if the lines were set according to our power ranks. St. Bonaventure is rated No. 64 in the current OddsShark poll, while Rhode Island is at No. 18.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and St. Bonaventure has the nation's No. 79-rated offensive output, at 76.88 PPG. The visiting Rhode Island defense ranks No. 35 allowing on average 66.42 PPG. The Bonnies' FG% has averaged 45.02% so far, less than the St. Bonaventure Rams marksmen have achieved on the year, 46.98% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Rams got 17 points from Jared Terrell as Rhode Island ran past Richmond 85-67 on Tuesday at Thomas M. Ryan Center.
St. Bonaventure got 30 points from Matt Mobley en route to a 79-68 victory over La Salle on Tuesday at Tom Gola Arena.
- Rhode Island is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
- Rhode Island is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- Rhode Island is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
- Rhode Island is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- St. Bonaventure is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- St. Bonaventure is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of St. Bonaventure's last 13 games
- St. Bonaventure is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Rhode Island at La Salle, Tuesday, February 20
St. Bonaventure at Duquesne, Wednesday, February 21
