The American University Eagles (8-6, 2-1 Pat) will be at Sojka Pavilion to clash against the Bucknell Bison (8-7, 2-1 Pat) in a Pat matchup. Action gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
American University Eagles at Bucknell Bison Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Bison won a close one over the Colgate Raiders 84-81, while the Eagles beat the Navy Midshipmen 71-63.
American University dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.314 (above their season average of 0.254) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.539 (above their season average of 0.536). For those same stats, Navy was 0.150 and 0.450, respectively. The Bison, on the other hand, made 21 of their 26 free throws (80.8 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 10.9 (better than their season average of 16.1). Kimbal Mackenzie had a good game for Bucknell, recording 25 points. American University received a boost from Sa’eed Nelson, who contributed 25 points and five rebounds.
The Bison dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent game, Bucknell won 80-61. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Bucknell’s biggest advantages. They made 36 trips to the line, while American University went just 16 times. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Mackenzie has been impressive recently for Bucknell, averaging 15 points over the last five games.
American University could struggle to create turnovers. Bucknell ranks 81st in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.4 percent), while American University forces the 95th-fewest turnovers (18.1 percent).
American University vs. Bucknell Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Bucknell, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- American University ranks 10th in three pointers allowed per game (17.6) while Bucknell ranks 112th (21.9).
- The Bison rank 71st in assists per game (15.0) while the Eagles rank 85th in assists allowed per game (12.3).
- American University ranks 82nd in steals per game (6.9) while Bucknell ranks 93rd in steals allowed per game (6.3).
- The Eagles rank 178th in rebounds per game (34.7) while the Bison rank 235th (31.9).
- American University ranks 51st in blocks per game (4.2) while Bucknell ranks 66th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.2, up from 4.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 78.0 points per game (3.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.0 points per game (1.6 above their season average).
