Army West Point Black Knights at Bucknell Bison ATS Prediction 01/02/20

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The Army West Point Black Knights (5-6) will be at Sojka Pavilion to meet the Bucknell Bison (4-9) in a Pat matchup. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

Army West Point Black Knights at Bucknell Bison Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last contest. The Bison were beaten by the La Salle Explorers, 71-59, while the Black Knights lost big to the Wagner Seahawks, 82-62.

Army West Point had a free throw rate of 0.289 (above their season average of 0.148) while Bucknell held La Salle to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.1 (below their season average of 27.0). Andrew Funk had a solid performance for Bucknell with 10 points and eight rebounds. Josh Caldwell, meanwhile had a good game for Army West Point, recording 10 points and 10 rebounds.

The Bison dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last matchup, Bucknell won 62-61. The Bison’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Black Knights. Bucknell had a rate of 23.1, while Army West Point posted a mark of 17.9. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Second-chance points might be few and far between for Bucknell in this matchup. The Bison rank 241st in offensive rebounding percentage (26.3 percent), while Army West Point ranks 95th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.3 percent).

Army West Point Black Knights at Bucknell Bison Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Bucknell ranks 34th in three pointers allowed per game (18.5) while Army West Point ranks 266th (28.5).
  • The Bison average 6.2 steals per game, which ranks 143rd in the nation. The Black Knights rank 171st in steals allowed per game (8.2).
  • The Black Knights rank 17th in assists per game (17.0) while the Bison rank 212th (11.3).
  • Army West Point ranks 149th in rebounds per game (35.6) while Bucknell ranks 233rd (32.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bison’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.2, up from 9.9 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Black Knights have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (1.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.4 points per game (2.4 above their season average).