The Bucknell Bison (2-3) will travel to the Carrier Dome to clash with the Syracuse Orange (3-1). The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 23, 2019, and will air on ACC Network.
Bucknell Bison at Syracuse Orange ATS Odds
In their last game, the Orange dismantled the Cornell Big Red, 72-53, while the Bison were blown out by the Penn State Nittany Lions, 98-70.
Syracuse played a nearly perfect contest. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 25.0) and a turnover percentage of 10.3 (better than their season average of 17.0). For those same stats, Cornell was 20.7 and 15.0, respectively. Bucknell, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (31.7 vs. 40.0). Syracuse was led by Elijah Hughes, who finished with 22 points and seven assists. Meanwhile, Paul Newman played well for Bucknell, recording 10 points and nine rebounds.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Bucknell offense. Since the 2018-19 season, Bucknell ranks 129th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.2 percent), while the pesky defense of Syracuse has forced the 18th-most turnovers in the nation (23.2 percent).
Bucknell Bison vs. Syracuse Orange ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Syracuse, ATS Winner – Syracuse, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Bucknell ranks 34th in three pointers attempted per game (26.7) while Syracuse ranks 314th in three pointers allowed per game (26.6).
- The Orange rank 29th in blocks per game (4.6) while the Bison rank 117th (3.6).
- Bucknell averages 35.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 176th in the nation. Syracuse ranks 233rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
- The Orange rank 30th in steals per game (7.9) while the Bison rank 250th (5.2).
- Bucknell ranks 35th in assists per game (15.4) while Syracuse ranks 253rd in assists allowed per game (14.7).
