Bucknell Bison vs. La Salle Explorers Betting Prediction 12/28/19

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The La Salle Explorers (8-3) welcome the Bucknell Bison (4-8) to Palestra. The Explorers will attempt to continue their six-game home winning streak, while the Bison look to put an end to their five-game road losing streak. Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.

Bucknell Bison at La Salle Explorers Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Explorers beat the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, 66-58, while the Bison were beaten by the Siena Saints, 81-71.

The Explorers knocked down 18 of their 23 free throws (78.3 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.0 (above their season average of 26.1). Bucknell, on the other hand, forced Siena into a turnover percentage of 18.4 (above the 15.4 mark opponents have averaged against Bucknell this season). Ed Croswell was a key piece for La Salle with 18 points and 15 rebounds. Meanwhile, Jimmy Sotos led the way for Bucknell, recording 23 points and seven rebounds.

The Bison won the sole game between these two teams last season, 92-79. Bucknell had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.663 vs. 0.385). La Salle, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.4 vs. 23.3). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.

Bucknell Bison at La Salle Explorers Odds Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – La Salle, ATS Winner – La Salle, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Bucknell averages 24.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 43rd in the nation. La Salle ranks 127th in three pointers allowed per game (22.1).
  • The Explorers rank 105th in assists per game (13.5) while the Bison rank 129th in assists allowed per game (13.2).
  • La Salle ranks 100th in steals per game (6.9) while Bucknell ranks 110th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
  • The Explorers rank 107th in rebounds per game (36.9) while the Bison rank 150th in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
  • Bucknell ranks 87th in blocks per game (3.0) while La Salle ranks 117th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 68.6 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.4 points per game (1.1 above their season average).
  • The Explorers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.2, up from 3.5 for the season.