The Bucknell Bison (9-15, 5-6 Pat) will be at Reitz Arena to go head-to-head against the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (11-13, 3-8 Pat) in a Pat matchup. The game begins at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Bucknell Bison vs. Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Greyhounds beat the Holy Cross Crusaders, 74-60, while the Bison lost a winnable game to the Lafayette Leopards, 65-62.
The Greyhounds held the Crusaders to an effective field goal percentage of 0.429 (below their season average of 0.505). The Crusaders also had a turnover percentage of 24.1 (above their season average of 18.5). Bucknell, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.5 (above their season average of 25.2). Loyola Maryland’s Andrew Kostecka had a good game, finishing with 18 points and five assists. Meanwhile, Bucknell was lifted by Avi Toomer, who contributed eight points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Andrew Funk led the Bison to a 98-83 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 22 points. The Bison’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Greyhounds. Bucknell had a rate of 11.8, while Loyola Maryland posted a mark of 18.6.
Loyola Maryland could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their sharp-shooting offense faces off against one of the country’s worst defenses. The Greyhounds rank 58th in effective field goal percentage (0.529), while Bucknell ranks 315th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.528).
Bucknell at Loyola Maryland Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Loyola Maryland, ATS Winner – Loyola Maryland, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Loyola Maryland ranks 24th in assists per game (15.9) while Bucknell ranks 200th (12.0).
- The Greyhounds rank 238th in rebounds per game (33.5) while the Bison rank 263rd (32.6).
- Bucknell ranks 79th in blocks per game (3.7) while Loyola Maryland ranks 90th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
- The Bison rank 33rd in three pointers allowed per game (18.5) while the Greyhounds rank 193rd (23.3).
- Loyola Maryland ranks 84th in steals per game (7.1) while Bucknell ranks 140th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bison’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.4, up from 5.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Greyhounds have scored an average of 80.8 points per game (7.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 83.2 points per game (7.8 above their season average).
