The Bucknell Bison (3-7) will be at home in Sojka Pavilion when they take on the Albany Great Danes (5-4). Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Albany Great Danes at Bucknell Bison ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last game. The Bison lost big to the Rider Broncs, 89-69, while the Great Danes fell to the Yale Bulldogs, 61-52.
Albany forced Yale into a turnover percentage of 19.8 (above the 16.5 mark opponents have averaged against Albany this season) while Bucknell did a fantastic job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (18-25; 72.0 percent). Avi Toomer put together a good performance for Bucknell with 18 points. Meanwhile, Cameron Healy had a solid performance for Albany, recording 17 points and six assists.
Bucknell might have a difficult time finding the bottom of the net as they face off against one of the nation’s best defenses. Albany ranks 19th in defensive efficiency, while the Bison rank 126th in offensive efficiency since the 2018-19 season.
Albany Great Danes vs. Bucknell Bison Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Bucknell, ATS Winner – Albany, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Bucknell averages 14.9 assists per game, which ranks 52nd in the nation. Albany ranks 198th in assists allowed per game (14.2).
- The Great Danes rank 231st in steals per game (6.0) while the Bison rank 254th (5.2).
- The Bison rank 40th in three pointers attempted per game (26.3) while the Great Danes rank 159th in three pointers allowed per game (22.0).
- Albany ranks 78th in blocks per game (2.8) while Bucknell ranks 108th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).