Lehigh Mountain Hawks at Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction 03/10/19

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The Lehigh Mountain Hawks (20-10, 13-6 Pat) take on the Bucknell Bison (20-11, 14-5 Pat) in the Patriot League Conference Tourney at Sojka Pavilion. Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 10, 2019, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.

Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs. Bucknell Bison ATS Odds

Both teams beat their last opponent. The Bison defeated the Holy Cross Crusaders 77-65, while the Mountain Hawks beat the Army West Point Black Knights 75-70.

The Mountain Hawks made 29 of their 33 free throws (87.9 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.6 (above their season average of 23.6). The Bison, meanwhile, were 9-11 from the foul line (81.8 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.596 (above their season average of 0.524). Bucknell was led by Kimbal Mackenzie, who contributed 27 points and five rebounds. Jordan Cohen had a good outing for Lehigh, finishing with 18 points and six rebounds.

Lehigh may have a difficult time creating turnovers. Bucknell ranks 88th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.4 percent), while Lehigh forces the 17th-fewest turnovers (15.6 percent).

Lehigh Mountain Hawks at Bucknell Bison Free Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Bucknell, ATS Winner – Bucknell, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Bucknell averages 26.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 35th in the NCAA. Lehigh ranks 284th in three pointers allowed per game (26.8).
  • The Bison average 3.6 blocks per game, which ranks 90th in the nation. The Mountain Hawks rank 140th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
  • The Bison average 15.5 assists per game, which ranks 40th in the country. The Mountain Hawks rank 251st in assists allowed per game (15.3).
  • Lehigh averages 35.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 128th in the NCAA. Bucknell ranks 185th in rebounds allowed per game (35.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Mountain Hawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 2.9 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (4.3 below their season average).