The Boston University Terriers (12-10, 6-3 Pat) will be at Sojka Pavilion to take on the Bucknell Bison (9-13, 5-4 Pat) in a Pat matchup. Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Boston University Terriers vs. Bucknell Bison ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Bison fell to the Army West Point Black Knights, 68-59, while the Terriers defeated the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds, 92-77.
Boston University dominated every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.2 (better than their season average of 14.9) and a free throw rate of 0.397 (above their season average of 0.168). For those same stats, Loyola Maryland was 21.2 and 0.321, respectively. Bucknell, meanwhile, held Army West Point to an effective field goal percentage of 0.466 (below their season average of 0.548). Bucknell’s John Meeks had a good outing, putting up 19 points and nine rebounds. Boston University, meanwhile, was lifted by Max Mahoney, who had 29 points and 10 rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last matchup, the Bison won 82-76. The Bison’s 37.5 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Terriers, who had a mark of 27.5. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
It might be a tough game for Bucknell on the offensive glass. The Bison currently rank 279th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.2 percent), while Boston University ranks 56th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.3 percent).
Boston University vs. Bucknell Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Bucknell, ATS Winner – Bucknell, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Boston University ranks 140th in rebounds per game (35.9) while Bucknell ranks 250th (32.5).
- The Bison rank 33rd in three pointers allowed per game (18.6) while the Terriers rank 103rd (21.0).
- Bucknell ranks 82nd in steals per game (7.2) while Boston University ranks 109th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Terriers have scored an average of 76.8 points per game (4.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (2.1 below their season average).
- The Bison have outscored opponents by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Bucknell has been defeated by an average of 4.5 points.
