The Bucknell Bison (12-7, 6-1 Pat) look to lengthen their five-game winning streak against the American University Eagles (9-9, 3-4 Pat) at Bender Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Bucknell Bison vs. American University Eagles Free Prediction
In the Bison’s last contest, they beat the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds, 71-68. Bucknell had a better effective field goal percentage (0.545 vs. 0.509). Loyola Maryland, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.241 vs. 0.200). Avi Toomer fueled Bucknell with 14 points and seven rebounds.
The Eagles were victorious over the Boston University Terriers in their last matchup, 70-66. The Eagles forced 18 turnovers, while the Terriers had a free throw rate of 0.170 (below the 0.255 mark opponents have averaged against American University this season). Sa’eed Nelson was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 9-for-12 shooting from the field.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Bruce Moore had 13 points and 15 rebounds and the Bison beat the Eagles 55-54. Bucknell had a better free throw rate (0.196 vs. 0.136). American University, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (14.4 vs. 18.1).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
American University ranks sixth in three pointers allowed per game (17.0) while Bucknell ranks 101st (21.5).
The Eagles rank 55th in steals per game (7.5) while the Bison rank 115th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
American University ranks 199th in rebounds per game (34.1) while Bucknell ranks 242nd (32.6).
The Bison rank 58th in assists per game (15.3) while the Eagles rank 94th in assists allowed per game (12.5).
American University ranks 53rd in blocks per game (4.2) while Bucknell ranks 80th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
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The Bison’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.8, up from 0.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 55.8 points per game (12.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 57.6 points per game (7.1 below their season average).
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