Bucknell Bison at Navy Midshipmen Betting Prediction 02/12/20

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The Bucknell Bison (9-16, 5-7 Pat) will be at Alumni Hall to clash against the Navy Midshipmen (12-11, 6-6 Pat) in a Pat matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.

Bucknell Bison vs. Navy Midshipmen Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Midshipmen fell to the Colgate Raiders, 67-60, while the Bison were defeated by the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds, 78-65.

Bucknell held Loyola Maryland to an offensive rebounding percentage of 8.7 (below their season average of 25.7) while Navy had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 25.7). Navy received a boost from Greg Summers, who recorded 15 points and five rebounds. John Meeks played well for Bucknell, finishing with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Cam Davis led the Midshipmen to a 60-56 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 20 points. Navy made good use of their 25 trips to the charity stripe, making 20 of them (80.0 percent). Bucknell, on the other hand, was just 15-23 (65.2 percent).

Second-chance opportunities might be few and far between for Bucknell in this battle. The Bison are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 267th in offensive rebounding percentage at 25.5 percent. Meanwhile, Navy ranks 63rd in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 74.8 percent.

Bucknell Bison at Navy Midshipmen Odds Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Navy, ATS Winner – Navy, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Navy ranks 135th in rebounds per game (35.9) while Bucknell ranks 271st (32.6).
  • The Bison rank 95th in blocks per game (3.5) while the Midshipmen rank 230th (1.4).
  • Bucknell ranks 29th in three pointers allowed per game (18.4) while Navy ranks 163rd (22.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bison’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.0, up from 5.4 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Midshipmen have scored an average of 66.8 points per game (2.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (6.7 above their season average).