An eight-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Bucknell Bison (15-8, 9-2 Pat) when they square off with the Boston University Terriers (11-13, 4-7 Pat) at Sojka Pavilion. Action gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Boston University Terriers at Bucknell Bison ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Bison beat the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds, 84-72, while the Terriers were beaten by the Lafayette Leopards, 79-72.
Bucknell played a nearly perfect game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.386 (above their season average of 0.259) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.544 (above their season average of 0.525). Loyola Maryland put up marks of 0.197 and 0.447, respectively, for those same stats. Boston University, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 7.7 (better than their season average of 17.4). Bucknell’s Nate Sestina had a good game, contributing 22 points and seven rebounds. Boston University was lifted by Tyler Scanlon, who contributed 28 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Max Mahoney led the Terriers to an 87-80 victory. He recorded a double-double with 26 points and 14 rebounds. Boston University out-rebounded Bucknell. The Terriers had 13 offensive rebounds and 37 total rebounds, while the Bison had six and 29, respectively.
Boston University might struggle to create turnovers. Bucknell ranks 77th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.3 percent), while Boston University forces the 239th-most turnovers (18.2 percent).
Boston University at Bucknell Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Bucknell, ATS Winner – Bucknell, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Bucknell ranks 56th in three pointers attempted per game (25.7) while Boston University ranks 250th (19.3).
- The Terriers rank 28th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while the Bison rank 196th (36.2).
- Bucknell averages 15.1 assists per game, which ranks 59th in the NCAA. Boston University ranks 123rd in assists allowed per game (12.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 77.2 points per game (1.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (5.5 below their season average).
- The Terriers have been outscored by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. On the season, Boston University has defeated opponents by an average of 0.4 points.
