There are several reasons why I like St. Bonaventure as an underdog on Saturday. The Bonnies are one of the most experienced teams in college basketball and have now covered the spread in their last 11 games against a Big East opponent. They have four players besides Lofton averaging double figures, so they can get away with his absence. Connecticut is not quite as balanced, so Sanogo’s absence hurts them more.

Expect a tight game throughout and we'll take the dog here this evening with St Bony.