The Bucknell Bison (5-6) go head-to-head against the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (6-5) in the Diamond Head Classic at Stan Sheriff Center. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 25, 2018, and will air on ESPNU.
UNLV Runnin’ Rebels vs. Bucknell Bison ATS Prediction
In the Runnin’ Rebels’ last matchup, they were beaten by the Loyola Marymount Lions, 61-50. Loyola Marymount’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over UNLV. The Lions had a rate of 15.5, while the Runnin’ Rebels posted a mark of 30.7. Shakur Juiston led UNLV in scoring with 12 points on 5-for-11 shooting.
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 put together a solid game for Bucknell.
Kimbal Mackenzie has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Bucknell.
The aggressive UNLV offense might be living from the free throw line in this contest. The Runnin’ Rebels rank 31st in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.298, while Bucknell is among the country’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 253rd-ranked FTA rate of 0.253).
UNLV Runnin’ Rebels vs. Bucknell Bison Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UNLV ranks 20th in rebounds per game (41.2) while Bucknell ranks 239th (31.3).
The Runnin’ Rebels rank 35th in blocks per game (4.7) while the Bison rank 118th (2.8).
UNLV ranks eighth in three pointers allowed per game (17.5) while Bucknell ranks 67th (20.6).
The Runnin’ Rebels rank 49th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while the Bison rank 95th (12.7).
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The Runnin’ Rebels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.8, up from 4.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 73.2 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.8 points per game (1.5 above their season average).
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