The Colgate Raiders (9-6, 1-1 Pat) will be at Sojka Pavilion to clash with the Bucknell Bison (7-7, 1-1 Pat) in a Pat matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Colgate Raiders vs. Bucknell Bison Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Bison edged the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 88-85, while the Raiders lost a close one to the NJIT Highlanders, 81-78.
Bucknell played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.0 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.560. For those same stats, St. Bonaventure was 22.6 and 0.517, respectively. Colgate, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.9 vs. 26.5). Bucknell rallied around Nate Sestina, who finished with 15 points and 16 rebounds. Meanwhile, Rapolas Ivanauskas played well for Colgate, putting up 16 points and 13 rebounds.
The Bison dominated this series last year, taking all three contests. In the most recent game, Bucknell won 83-54. Bucknell’s effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Colgate. The Bison had a rate of 0.625 while the Raiders posted a mark of 0.385. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
The Raiders’ Ivanauskas has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Kimbal Mackenzie has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Bison.
Colgate may struggle to create turnovers. Bucknell ranks 99th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.7 percent), while Colgate forces the 61st-fewest turnovers (17.3 percent).
Colgate Raiders at Bucknell Bison ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Bucknell, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Colgate ranks 90th in rebounds per game (37.7) while Bucknell ranks 248th (32.2).
- The Bison average 14.9 assists per game, which ranks 80th in the nation. The Raiders rank 96th in assists allowed per game (12.5).
- The Bison average 25.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 67th in the nation. The Raiders rank 148th in three pointers allowed per game (23.0).
- Bucknell ranks 115th in blocks per game (3.0) while Colgate ranks 131st in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Raiders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.4, up from 2.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 73.2 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.8 points per game (1.8 above their season average).
