The Bucknell Bison (1-0) welcome the Fairfield Stags (0-1) to Sojka Pavilion for their home opener. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 10, 2018.
Fairfield Stags at Bucknell Bison Free Prediction
In the Stags’ last matchup, they were dismantled by the No. 24 Purdue Boilermakers, 90-57. Making free throws was one of Purdue’s largest advantages. They were 12-15 (80.0 percent), while the Stags were just 5-9 (55.6 percent). Fairfield’s Jonathan Kasibabu put together a solid outing, putting up 14 points.
The Bison edged the St. Bonaventure Bonnies in their last matchup, 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). With 15 points and 16 rebounds, Nate Sestina had a solid performance for Bucknell.
There could be plenty of transition offense in this showdown that features two of the nation’s more fast-paced teams. Bucknell ranks 42nd in possessions per game (72.9) and Fairfield is 50th (72.7) since last season.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Bucknell averages 36.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 107th in the NCAA. Fairfield ranks 273rd in rebounds allowed per game (37.7).
The Bison rank 50th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Stags rank 192nd (2.8).
Fairfield ranks 22nd in three pointers attempted per game (26.9) while Bucknell ranks 114th (23.1).
The Stags rank 128th in steals per game (6.4) while the Bison rank 192nd in steals allowed per game (6.6).
Bucknell averages 14.4 assists per game, which ranks 106th in the nation. Fairfield ranks 123rd in assists allowed per game (12.9).
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