The Bucknell Bison (15-8, 9-2 Pat) welcome the Boston University Terriers (11-13, 4-7 Pat) to Sojka Pavilion as they look to continue their eight-game home winning streak. The game is scheduled to get underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Boston University Terriers at Bucknell Bison ATS Prediction
In the Terriers’ last outing, they were topped by the Lafayette Leopards, 79-72. Lafayette’s 0.632 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Boston University, who had a mark of 0.485. The Leopards’ mark was above their season average of 0.515. Tyler Scanlon was the game’s high scorer with 28 points on 10-for-17 shooting.
The Bison beat the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds in their last contest, 84-72. The Bison made 22 of their 25 free throws (88.0 percent) and held the Greyhounds to an effective field goal percentage of 0.447 (below their season average of 0.510). With 22 points and seven rebounds, Nate Sestina had a good game for Bucknell.
Boston University could have a difficult time creating turnovers. Bucknell ranks 77th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.3 percent), while Boston University forces the 239th-most turnovers (18.2 percent).
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. Max Mahoney put up 26 points and 14 rebounds in the first matchup, in which the Terriers defeated the Bison 87-80. The Terriers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.1 vs. 20.0) and had a better free throw rate (0.239 vs. 0.172).
Boston University Terriers vs. Bucknell Bison Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Bucknell, ATS Winner – Bucknell, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Bucknell ranks 56th in three pointers attempted per game (25.7) while Boston University ranks 250th (19.3).
The Terriers rank 28th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while the Bison rank 196th (36.2).
Bucknell averages 15.1 assists per game, which ranks 59th in the country. Boston University ranks 123rd in assists allowed per game (12.9).
Bettings Trends:
The Terriers have been outscored by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. On the season, Boston University has defeated opponents by an average of 0.4 points.
During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 77.2 points per game (1.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (5.5 below their season average).
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