When it comes to basketball, the Saints are a 2.5-point underdog in St. Bonaventure vs. Virginia Tech. This is their first meeting and they have played well on neutral sites. They have gone 3-0 when laying the spread this season. VT has struggled on the offensive glass, but is a solid defensive team. The over/under for the game is 129.
As for the Bonnies, Jalen Adaway leads the way. The junior guard has scored in double figures in seven of the last nine games and has recorded three double-doubles. In fact, Adaway has 22 points and nine rebounds per game. In addition, he is averaging 14.6 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. The SportsLine mannequin has the Saints leaning over, cashing in over 50% of simulations.
In a neutral court matchup, the Bonnies are more likely to shoot the three-point line, which is an excellent value. With both teams playing at a slow pace, the under is often the best bet. Despite the over/under, St. Bonaventure has won four of its last five games. In contrast, Virginia Tech has won just one game on the road this year.
In a neutral site matchup, Virginia Tech is 3-1 against St. Bonaventure. Both teams have a record of 8-2 overall. The Orange and Blue are 3-1 on neutral sites. In their last game, they fell to the UConn Huskies. The average score for the Orange and Blue was 66-53. Justyn Mutts led the way with 15 points and 6.2 rebounds.
The Orange and Blue have won eight of their last nine games and haven’t lost consecutive games since October. The Orange is ranked third in the Atlantic 10 in free-throw percentage and hasn’t lost a back-to-back game since 2020. Both teams have a record of four wins in the ACC. So, their record against UConn is a perfect example of a win-loss situation.
The Orange has won seven of its last eight games. The Bonnies have lost just once in their last five. Unlike the Orange, St. Bonaventure has won three of its last four games. Their last loss came against the UConn Huskies. In that game, Jaron English led the way with 19 points. In this game, he is expected to lead the team with 13 points.
The Orange have not lost a game in over a year. Moreover, Jaren Holmes has scored in double figures in nine of his last ten games and is averaging over 10 points per game. In addition, the Orange have not lost a game in over 11 years. That is a reason to bet on them. They will likely be able to make enough baskets to cover the spread.
The Orange will be able to score more points than their opponent. The Orange have a veteran team. The senior guard, who averaged 18.6 points in his first two seasons, could return this season after missing three games. The other players will not be able to score, but they are a big factor in this game. While the Greyhounds and the Green Wave are a tough pair, the ‘Over’ is the best bet.
The Orange are at their best against a top-tier opponent. Their experience is key, but the Hoyass could be a little overmatched in this game. With this in mind, it’s best to play the Under, as they have shown that they are the better team. The Under is a great option as a handicapper if the Reds’ top score is lower than the average.
The Orange haven’t lost a game in over a year. In addition, the Hokies have a dominant free-throw shooting threat. They have allowed just 5.5% of three-point attempts this year, allowing them to shoot 41.7% from three. Both teams are good at defending the 3 and have a decent defense. In this game, the Orange are favored by a wide margin.
