The Lafayette Leopards (14-7, 6-4 Pat) will be at Sojka Pavilion to challenge the Bucknell Bison (9-14, 5-5 Pat) in a Pat matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, February 3, 2020, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
Lafayette Leopards at Bucknell Bison ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Bison lost big to the Boston University Terriers, 77-57, while the Leopards beat the American University Eagles, 82-70.
Lafayette played a flawless game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.400 (above their season average of 0.173) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.6 (below their season average of 23.1). American University was 0.113 and 20.6, respectively, for those same stats. Bucknell, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.093 vs. 0.085). Andrew Funk had a good game for Bucknell with 11 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Justin Jaworski had a solid performance for Lafayette, finishing with 32 points.
In their first matchup this season, Paul Newman led the Bison to a 78-66 win. He recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. The Bison’s 8.8 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Leopards, who had a mark of 19.1.
It could be a difficult game for Bucknell on the offensive glass. The Bison rank 275th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.2 percent), while Lafayette ranks 92nd in defensive rebounding percentage (74.1 percent). Furthermore, the Leopards rank 10th in effective field goal percentage (0.558), while the Bison rank 319th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.529).
Lafayette Leopards vs. Bucknell Bison Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Lafayette, ATS Winner – Lafayette, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Lafayette ranks 17th in assists per game (16.4) while Bucknell ranks 209th (11.8).
- The Leopards rank 189th in rebounds per game (34.6) while the Bison rank 267th (32.3).
- Lafayette ranks fifth in blocks allowed per game (1.9) while Bucknell ranks 69th (2.9).
- The Bison rank 84th in steals per game (7.2) while the Leopards rank 237th (4.7).
- Bucknell ranks 31st in three pointers allowed per game (18.3) while Lafayette ranks 158th (21.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Leopards’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 4.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 70.2 points per game (1.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (1.0 below their season average).
