The LaSalle Explorers (10-5, 1-1 A-10) will be trying to snap their three-game road losing streak when they face the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (14-2, 2-1 A-10) on Saturday afternoon. The game will be played at Reilly Center, and it is scheduled to begin at 12 PM. ET.
The Explorers are coming off a 79-68 loss to Loyola Chicago as two-point underdogs. The Bonnies are coming off a 73-68 loss to Saint Louis as 3.5-point underdogs.
St. Bonaventure is 6-4 in its last 10 games against LaSalle.
Which team picks up the win? Read more in this LaSalle Explorers vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies prediction.
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LaSalle Trying To Snap Two-Game Losing Streak
The Explorers followed up their two-game winning streak with losses to Dayton and Loyola Chicago, failing to cover the spread for the sixth time in their last seven games. They will try to snap their losing streak and pick up their second road win of the season when they play on Saturday.
LaSalle averages 77.4 points per game. They scored 68 points in their last game, making 40.9 percent of their field goals and 30.8 percent of their three-pointers.
Corey McKeithan led the Explorers with 24 points and four rebounds. Jahlil White finished with 15 points and three rebounds, while Eric Acker added 14 points and four assists.
LaSalle has struggled defensively, giving up 74.5 points per game. They gave up 79 points in their last game and will have to do a better job if they want to win this game.
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St. Bonaventure Trying To Bounce Back From Loss
The Bonnies had their eight-game winning streak snapped by the Billikens in their last game, giving them their first conference loss of the season. They will try to bounce back from the loss and pick up their ninth win in their last 10 games when they play on Saturday.
St. Bonaventure averages 73 points per game. They scored 68 points in their last game, making 40.6 percent of their field goals and 23.5 percent of their three-pointers.
Chance Moore led the Bonnies with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Noel Brown finished with 16 points and seven rebounds, while Lajae Jones added 12 points and six rebounds.
St. Bonaventure has played well defensively, giving up 61.8 points per game. They gave up 73 points in their last game and will have to play better if they want to win this game.
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Best Bets for La Salle vs. St. Bonaventure
Full-Game Side Bet
Insiders Status:
The Bonnies have won seven straight home games while the Explorers have lost three of their four road games. St. Bonaventure has the edge in this game because They shoot the ball well at home, making 47 percent of their shots while the Explorers make 41 percent of their shots on the road. Theyâve also done a better job at the charity stripe, making over 80 percent of their free throws in their last three games while the Explorers made 70 percent of theirs. They rebound the ball well and grab more than eight offensive rebounds per game, which will give them more scoring chances. They also donât turn the ball over a lot and wonât give the Explorers easy-scoring opportunities. The Explorers have struggled defensively on the road where they are giving up more than 81 points per game, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Bonnies. Go with St. Bonaventure to cover the spread.
Full-Game Total Pick
Insiders Status:
The Explorers played under the total in four of their last six games while the Bonnies played under the total in three of their last five games. LaSalle averages 77.4 points per game. They play at the 52nd fastest pace in the country, averaging 74.2 possessions per game, and theyâre facing a team that is giving up 60 points per game at home. The Bonnies average 73 points per game. They play at the 329th fastest pace in the country, averaging 67.2 possessions per game, and theyâre facing a team that is giving 76.4 points per game. Donât expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total.
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