The Bucknell Bison (4-4) will travel to McKeon Pavilion to take on the Saint Mary’s Gaels (7-5). Action gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.
Bucknell Bison at Saint Mary’s Gaels ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Gaels won big over the McNeese State Cowboys 87-65, while the Bison edged the St. Bonaventure Bonnies 88-85.
Bucknell dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.0 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.560. St. Bonaventure was 22.6 and 0.517, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Saint Mary’s played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 7.1 and a free throw rate of 0.167. McNeese State was 16.8 and 0.119, respectively, for those same stats. Malik Fitts was a key piece for Saint Mary’s with 19 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, Nate Sestina had a good outing for Bucknell, recording 15 points and 16 rebounds.
Jordan Ford has been on fire as of late for Saint Mary’s, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
Saint Mary’s should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Since the 2017-18 season, Saint Mary’s ranks 16th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.6 percent), while Bucknell has forced the 83rd-fewest turnovers (17.6 percent).
Bucknell Bison vs. Saint Mary’s Gaels Free Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Saint Mary’s, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Saint Mary’s ranks 15th in rebounds allowed per game (28.1) while Bucknell ranks 142nd (35.5).
- The Gaels rank 23rd in assists allowed per game (11.4) while the Bison rank 93rd (12.7).
- Saint Mary’s ranks 16th in three pointers allowed per game (17.3) while Bucknell ranks 39th (19.3).
- The Bison rank 48th in blocks per game (4.2) while the Gaels rank 155th (2.6).
- Saint Mary’s ranks 14th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Bucknell ranks 119th (6.6).
