The Bucknell Bison (16-8, 10-2 Pat) welcome the Lehigh Mountain Hawks (16-7, 9-3 Pat) to Sojka Pavilion as they attempt to prolong their nine-game home winning streak. The game will air on CBS Sports Network at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, February 11, 2019.
Lehigh Mountain Hawks at Bucknell Bison Free Prediction
The Mountain Hawks come in on a high note after blowing out the Navy Midshipmen in their last contest, 83-57. The Mountain Hawks held the Midshipmen to an effective field goal percentage of 0.328 (below their season average of 0.456) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.3 (above their season average of 22.2). Lehigh rallied around Pat Andree, who was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 7-for-12 shooting.
In the Bison’s previous game, they beat the Boston University Terriers, 82-76. The Bison had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (above their season average of 24.8), while the Terriers had a free throw rate of 0.179 (below the 0.222 mark opponents have averaged against Bucknell this season). Nate Sestina was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 10-for-15 shooting from the field.
Lehigh could struggle to create turnovers. Bucknell ranks 80th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.3 percent), while Lehigh forces the 25th-fewest turnovers (15.9 percent).
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, the Mountain Hawks lost 85-83. Kyle Leufroy scored a game-high 26 points and also had eight rebounds and five assists. The Bison had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.4 vs. 12.1) and had a better free throw rate (0.164 vs. 0.117).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Bucknell averages 25.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 53rd in the country. Lehigh ranks 280th in three pointers allowed per game (27.2).
The Bison average 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 48th in the NCAA. The Mountain Hawks rank 219th in assists allowed per game (15.1).
Bucknell averages 3.5 blocks per game, which ranks 97th in the nation. Lehigh ranks 140th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
The Mountain Hawks rank 156th in rebounds per game (35.5) while the Bison rank 197th in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).
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The Mountain Hawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.4, up from 3.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 79.4 points per game (3.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (4.0 below their season average).
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