Bucknell Bison at Colgate Raiders Free Prediction 02/19/19

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The Bucknell Bison (17-9, 11-3 Pat) will be at Cotterell Court to go head-to-head with the Colgate Raiders (17-10, 9-5 Pat) in a Pat matchup. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

Bucknell Bison at Colgate Raiders Betting Odds

In their last game, the Raiders barely escaped the American University Eagles, 83-81, while the Bison lost a close one to the Holy Cross Crusaders, 72-71.

The Raiders had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.629 (above their season average of 0.540) and had a turnover percentage of 14.6 (better than their season average of 16.8). Bucknell, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 50.0 (above their season average of 25.6). Rapolas Ivanauskas had a solid game for Colgate with 19 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Nate Sestina led the way for Bucknell, recording 17 points and 15 rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Mackenzie led the Bison to an 84-81 win. He produced 25 points. Bucknell was effective at getting and making free throws. The Bison made 21 of their 26 free throws (80.8 percent), while the Raiders were 10-14 (71.4 percent).

The high-octane offense of Colgate (80th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 109.5) will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of Bucknell (185th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 102.9). The Raiders should have the advantage on that side of the ball.

Bucknell Bison vs. Colgate Raiders Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Colgate, ATS Winner – Colgate, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Bucknell averages 25.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 50th in the NCAA. Colgate ranks 185th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
  • The Bison rank 101st in blocks per game (3.4) while the Raiders rank 119th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
  • The Raiders rank 39th in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while the Bison rank 172nd (35.5).
  • Bucknell averages 15.4 assists per game, which ranks 42nd in the nation. Colgate ranks 149th in assists allowed per game (13.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Raiders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.6, up from 3.8 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 83.6 points per game (7.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (1.2 below their season average).