Bucknell Bison at Lafayette Leopards Free Prediction 02/02/19

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The Bucknell Bison (13-8, 7-2 Pat) will be at the Kirby Sports Center to clash against the Lafayette Leopards (5-15, 2-7 Pat) in a Pat matchup. Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

Bucknell Bison at Lafayette Leopards ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Leopards fell to the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, 93-86, while the Bison beat the Navy Midshipmen, 69-57.

The Bison made 17 of their 24 free throws (70.8 percent) and held the Midshipmen to an effective field goal percentage of 0.341 (below their season average of 0.455). Lafayette, meanwhile, made 12 of their 28 three pointers (42.9 percent). Lafayette rallied around Lukas Jarrett, who had 17 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Avi Toomer fueled Bucknell with 14 points and six rebounds.

The Bison dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the most recent contest, Bucknell won 74-59. The Bison’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Leopards. Bucknell had a rate of 9.4, while Lafayette posted a mark of 22.7. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Second-chance points could be few and far between for Bucknell in this battle. The Bison rank 317th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.1 percent), while Lafayette ranks 76th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.3 percent).

Bucknell Bison at Lafayette Leopards ATS Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Bucknell, ATS Winner – Bucknell, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Bucknell averages 25.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 51st in the nation. Lafayette ranks 131st in three pointers allowed per game (22.3).
  • The Leopards rank 226th in rebounds per game (33.8) while the Bison rank 247th (33.2).
  • The Leopards rank 16th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Bison rank 74th (3.1).
  • Bucknell averages 15.1 assists per game, which ranks 61st in the country. Lafayette ranks 90th in assists allowed per game (12.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Leopards’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.2, up from 4.0 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 77.2 points per game (2.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.4 points per game (1.3 below their season average).