The Bucknell Bison (18-11, 12-5 Pat) welcome the Army West Point Black Knights (13-17, 8-9 Pat) to Sojka Pavilion as the regular season finishes up. Action begins at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
Army West Point Black Knights vs. Bucknell Bison Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Bison lost to the Navy Midshipmen, 64-53, while the Black Knights beat the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds, 79-69.
Army West Point dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 45.5 (above their season average of 22.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.643 (above their season average of 0.496). Loyola Maryland had marks of 20.0 and 0.509, respectively, for those same stats. Bucknell, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (12.7 vs. 15.7). Bucknell’s Nate Sestina played well, finishing with eight points and 12 rebounds. Matt Wilson, meanwhile was a key piece for Army West Point with 13 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Sestina led the Bison to a 64-63 victory. He recorded a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds. Bucknell did a terrific job of making free throws (12-16; 75.0 percent). Army West Point, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (11.5 vs. 19.0).
It could be a tough game for Bucknell on the offensive glass. The Bison rank 255th in offensive rebounding percentage (26.4 percent), while Army West Point ranks fourth in defensive rebounding percentage (77.9 percent). The Black Knights should be expected to protect the ball well. They rank 45th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.6 percent). Conversely, the Bison force the 47th-fewest turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 16.7 percent).
Army West Point vs. Bucknell ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Bucknell, ATS Winner – Bucknell, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Bucknell averages 15.6 assists per game, which ranks 38th in the country. Army West Point ranks 182nd in assists allowed per game (14.0).
- The Bison average 35.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 158th in the NCAA. The Black Knights rank 215th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
- Army West Point averages 6.1 steals per game, which ranks 146th in the nation. Bucknell ranks 147th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
- The Bison rank 39th in three pointers attempted per game (26.3) while the Black Knights rank 180th in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
- Bucknell ranks 101st in blocks per game (3.4) while Army West Point ranks 228th (1.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Black Knights have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (1.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.4 points per game (3.1 above their season average).
- The Bison’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.2, up from 3.3 for the season.
