The Saint Mary’s Gaels (7-5) go head-to-head against the Bucknell Bison (4-4) at McKeon Pavilion. The game is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.
Bucknell Bison at Saint Mary’s Gaels ATS Prediction
The Bison will be hoping for a similar result after just getting past the St. Bonaventure Bonnies in their last game, 88-85. The Bison had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.0 vs. 22.6) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.560 vs. 0.517). Nate Sestina had a good outing for Bucknell, putting up 15 points and 16 rebounds.
In the Gaels’ last game, they easily got past the McNeese State Cowboys, 87-65. The Gaels had a much better turnover percentage (7.1 vs. 16.8) and had a better free throw rate (0.167 vs. 0.119). With 19 points and 12 rebounds, Saint Mary’s’ Malik Fitts had a good game.
Jordan Ford has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Saint Mary’s.
Saint Mary’s could put on a ball-control clinic in this meeting. Since the 2017-18 season, Saint Mary’s ranks 16th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.6 percent), while Bucknell has forced the 83rd-fewest turnovers (17.6 percent).
Bucknell Bison at Saint Mary’s Gaels Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Saint Mary’s ranks 15th in rebounds allowed per game (28.1) while Bucknell ranks 142nd (35.5).
The Bison rank 48th in blocks per game (4.2) while the Gaels rank 155th (2.6).
Saint Mary’s ranks 14th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Bucknell ranks 119th (6.6).
The Gaels rank 23rd in assists allowed per game (11.4) while the Bison rank 93rd (12.7).
Saint Mary’s allows the 16th-fewest three pointers per game (17.3) while Bucknell ranks 39th (19.3).
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