It will be a battle between Pat opponents when the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (8-15, 4-6 Pat) welcome the Bucknell Bison (14-8, 8-2 Pat) to Reitz Arena. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Bucknell Bison at Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Betting Prediction
The Bison come in on a high note after thoroughly outplaying the Lafayette Leopards in their last outing, 94-66. The Bison made 22 of their 27 free throws (81.5 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 9.2 (better than their season average of 15.5). With 31 points on 7-for-12 shooting, Kimbal Mackenzie was the game’s high scorer.
In the Greyhounds’ last matchup, they dropped a close one to the Navy Midshipmen, 71-68. Navy’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Loyola Maryland. The Midshipmen had a rate of 0.179 (below their season average of 0.215), while the Greyhounds posted a mark of 0.079 (below their season average of 0.258). Loyola Maryland’s Andrew Kostecka had a good game, leading both teams in scoring with 27 points on 12-for-20 shooting.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, the Greyhounds lost 71-68. Kostecka led both teams with 26 points and also recorded seven assists and five rebounds. Bucknell launched 23 three pointers, making 10 of them (43.5 percent). Loyola Maryland was, on the other hand, 5-18 (27.8 percent).
Bucknell Bison vs. Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Bucknell, ATS Winner – Bucknell, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Bucknell ranks 55th in three pointers attempted per game (25.8) while Loyola Maryland ranks 252nd (19.1).
The Greyhounds rank 21st in steals per game (8.3) while the Bison rank 196th (5.0).
Bucknell ranks 63rd in assists per game (15.0) while Loyola Maryland ranks 233rd in assists allowed per game (15.7).
The Bison rank 103rd in blocks per game (3.4) while the Greyhounds rank 174th in blocks allowed per game (4.6).
Bucknell ranks 221st in rebounds per game (33.9) while Loyola Maryland ranks 258th (32.8).
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The Bison’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.4, up from 2.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Greyhounds have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (2.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.6 points per game (7.7 below their season average).
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