The Bucknell Bison (9-12, 5-3 Pat) will be at Christl Arena to go head-to-head against the Army West Point Black Knights (9-10, 4-4 Pat) in a Pat matchup. Action starts at 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Bucknell Bison at Army West Point Black Knights Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Black Knights defeated the Navy Midshipmen 73-66, while the Bison beat the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds 98-83.
The Bison had a turnover percentage of 11.8 (better than their season average of 17.7) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.631 (above their season average of 0.489). The Black Knights, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.192 (above their season average of 0.140) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.606 (above their season average of 0.545). Army West Point was lifted by Tommy Funk, who finished with 26 points and six assists. Andrew Funk had a solid performance for Bucknell, recording 22 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, John Meeks led the Bison to a 67-65 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 22 points. Bucknell had a better effective field goal percentage (0.544 vs. 0.491). Army West Point, meanwhile, did a terrific job of making free throws (12-16; 75.0 percent).
When considering effective field goal percentage, Army West Point should have a substantial advantage. The sweet-shooting Black Knights offense ranks 19th in the NCAA in that metric at 0.548, while the bottom-tier Bucknell defense is ranked 316th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.528).
Bucknell Bison at Army West Point Black Knights Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Army West Point, ATS Winner – Army West Point, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Bucknell ranks 38th in three pointers allowed per game (18.6) while Army West Point ranks 261st (26.2).
- The Black Knights rank 225th in rebounds per game (33.6) while the Bison rank 256th (32.5).
- The Black Knights rank ninth in assists per game (16.9) while the Bison rank 204th (12.0).
- Bucknell averages 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 86th in the country. Army West Point ranks 145th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Black Knights have scored an average of 65.4 points per game (1.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 57.4 points per game (11.4 below their season average).
- The Bison have outscored opponents by an average of 6.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Bucknell has been defeated by an average of 4.2 points.
