It will be a battle between Pat opponents when the Bucknell Bison (8-7, 2-1 Pat) welcome the American University Eagles (8-6, 2-1 Pat) to Sojka Pavilion. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
American University Eagles vs. Bucknell Bison Free Prediction
The last time the Eagles played, they defeated the Navy Midshipmen, 71-63. The Eagles made 16 of their 19 free throws (84.2 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.539 vs. 0.450). With 25 points on 7-for-14 shooting, Sa’eed Nelson was the top scorer from either team.
The Bison won a close one over the Colgate Raiders in their last contest, 84-81. Bucknell made good use of their 26 trips to the free throw line, converting on 21 of them (80.8 percent). Colgate, on the other hand, was 10-14 (71.4 percent). Kimbal Mackenzie was Bucknell’s high scorer with 25 points on 5-for-13 shooting from the field.
After the Bison won both meetings against the Eagles last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last contest, Bucknell won 80-61. The Bison had a much better free throw rate (0.490 vs. 0.175) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.3 vs. 21.1).
Mackenzie has averaged 15 points over the last five games for Bucknell.
There’s a decent chance that American University struggles to create turnovers. Bucknell ranks 81st in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.4 percent), while American University forces the 95th-fewest turnovers (18.1 percent).
American University Eagles vs. Bucknell Bison ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Bucknell, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
American University ranks 10th in three pointers allowed per game (17.6) while Bucknell ranks 112th (21.9).
The Eagles rank 178th in rebounds per game (34.7) while the Bison rank 235th (31.9).
American University averages 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 51st in the NCAA. Bucknell ranks 66th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
The Bison average 15.0 assists per game, which ranks 71st in the country. The Eagles rank 85th in assists allowed per game (12.3).
American University ranks 82nd in steals per game (6.9) while Bucknell ranks 93rd in steals allowed per game (6.3).
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The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.2, up from 4.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 78.0 points per game (3.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.0 points per game (1.6 above their season average).
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