The Bucknell Bison (9-7, 3-1 Pat) look to continue their five-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Holy Cross Crusaders (11-6, 2-2 Pat) at Sojka Pavilion. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, January 14, 2019.
Holy Cross Crusaders vs. Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction
The Crusaders come in on a high note after beating the Lafayette Leopards in their last outing, 77-70. The Crusaders had a much better free throw rate (0.167 vs. 0.018) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.6 (above their season average of 21.5). With 25 points on 11-for-13 shooting, Jehyve Floyd was the top scorer from either team.
In the Bison’s last game, they won a close one over the American University Eagles, 55-54. Bucknell’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over American University. The Bison had a rate of 0.196 (below their season average of 0.260), while the Eagles posted a mark of 0.136 (below their season average of 0.258). With 13 points and 15 rebounds, Bucknell’s Bruce Moore had a good performance.
After the Bison won both contests against the Crusaders last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, Bucknell won 68-67. The Bison’s 22.5 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Crusaders, who had a mark of 17.5.
Holy Cross could put on a ball-control clinic in this contest. Holy Cross ranks 52nd in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.8 percent), while Bucknell forces the 43rd-fewest turnovers (16.9 percent).
Holy Cross at Bucknell Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Bucknell ranks 73rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.0) while Holy Cross ranks 227th (19.7).
The Crusaders rank 29th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Bison rank 114th (6.5).
Holy Cross ranks 16th in assists per game (17.6) while Bucknell ranks 100th in assists allowed per game (12.7).
The Bison rank 241st in rebounds per game (32.3) while the Crusaders rank 264th (29.2).
Holy Cross ranks 71st in blocks per game (4.0) while Bucknell ranks 87th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
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The Crusaders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.8, up from 1.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 76.0 points per game (2.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (2.7 below their season average).
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