VCU vs St. Bonaventure Prediction 3/14/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a VCU vs St. Bonaventure prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, March 14th at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

VCU Rams Betting Preview

The VCU Rams are 25-6 (15-3) this season after they lost to Dayton by a score of 79-76 in their last game. VCU trailed 28-27 at halftime and they allowed 51 points in the second half in the close loss. The Rams shot 37.7% from the field, 16.7% on three pointers, and 80.6% on free throws in the game. Joe Bamisile led VCU with 18 points and eight rebounds, while Max Shulga added 16 points and nine rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Rams defeated Duquesne by a score of 71-62 and Davidson by a score of 80-56. VCU has won nine of their last ten games and they finished tied for first in the A-10 standings with a 15-3 record. VCU has scored 77.9 points per game and they have allowed 62.7 points against per game, while also averaging 38.5 rebounds and 15.2 assists per game this season. Max Shulga is averaging 15.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game, while Joe Bamisile is averaging 15.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game this year. VCU is shooting 44.8% from the field, 74.4% on free throws, and 33.9% on three pointers this season. 

St. Bonaventure Bonnies Betting Preview

The St. Bonaventure Bonnies are 22-10 (9-9) this season after they defeated Duquesne by a score of 64-59 in their last game. St. Bonaventure trailed 34-25 at halftime, but they outscored Duquesne by a total of 39-25 in the second half for the win. The Bonnies shot 39.3% from the field, 33.3% on three pointers, and 81.8% on free throws in the game. Lajae Jones led St. Bonaventure with 18 points and eight rebounds, while Melvin Council Jr. added 18 points and four steals in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Bonnies defeated Davidson by a score of 64-61 and Massachusetts by a score of 73-72. St. Bonaventure has won five of their last six games and they finished tied for seventh in the A-10 standings with a 9-9 record. St. Bonaventure has scored 69.5 points per game and they have allowed 64.8 points against per game, while also averaging 33.9 rebounds and 11.1 assists per game this season. Melvin Council Jr. is averaging 14.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game, while Chance Moore is averaging 12.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game this year. St. Bonaventure is shooting 45.2% from the field, 73.3% on free throws, and 31.5% on three pointers this season. 

Why VCU will beat St. Bonaventure

• VCU has won nine of its last 10 games.
• VCU has won the first half in each of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Why St. Bonaventure will beat VCU

• St. Bonaventure has won five of its last six games.
• VCU has lost the first half in four of its last five games against the Atlantic 10 Conference at neutral venues.

Total Points Facts

• Each of VCU’s last five Conference Tournament games have produced a total of 132 or fewer points.
• Seven of St. Bonaventure’s last nine games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 133 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• VCU ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.70).
• VCU ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+15.2).
• St. Bonaventure ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (9.9).
• St. Bonaventure ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (13.6).

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VCU vs St. Bonaventure Prediction 

St. Bonaventure played a pretty poor first half on Thursday, but they were able to bounce back with a great second half to advance to this game. The Bonnies have won five of their last six games and their defense has been very strong, as they have allowed 63 points or fewer in three of their last five games. VCU went 15-3 in conference play this year, but they are coming off of a loss to Dayton in their last game. The Rams aren’t a great shooting team, but they are one of the best defensive teams in the country, as they are allowing just 62.7 points against per game. St. Bonaventure did win the first meeting by a score of 77-75, but VCU answered with a 75-61 win in the second meeting. I think both teams are going to dig in defensively and points should be at a premium, so I like the under here.