Bucknell Bison vs. Loyola Maryland Greyhounds ATS Prediction 02/06/19

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The Bucknell Bison (14-8, 8-2 Pat) will be at Reitz Arena to take on the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (8-15, 4-6 Pat) in a Pat matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.

Bucknell Bison at Loyola Maryland Greyhounds ATS Odds

In their last outing, the Greyhounds lost a winnable game to the Navy Midshipmen, 71-68, while the Bison easily got past the Lafayette Leopards, 94-66.

Bucknell played a flawless game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.328 (above their season average of 0.255) and a turnover percentage of 9.2 (better than their season average of 15.5). For those same stats, Lafayette recorded marks of 0.157 and 15.4, respectively. Loyola Maryland, meanwhile, forced Navy into a turnover percentage of 23.8 (above their season average of 18.0). Loyola Maryland rallied around Andrew Kostecka, who contributed 27 points and 10 rebounds. Kimbal Mackenzie, meanwhile had a good game for Bucknell, putting up 31 points.

In their first matchup this year, Avi Toomer led the Bison to a 71-68 victory. He produced 14 points and seven rebounds. Bucknell launched 23 three pointers, making 10 of them (43.5 percent). Loyola Maryland was, meanwhile, 5-18 (27.8 percent).

Bucknell Bison at Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Pick

Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Bucknell, ATS Winner – Bucknell, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Bucknell ranks 55th in three pointers attempted per game (25.8) while Loyola Maryland ranks 252nd (19.1).
  • The Bison average 3.4 blocks per game, which ranks 103rd in the nation. The Greyhounds rank 174th in blocks allowed per game (4.6).
  • Bucknell ranks 221st in rebounds per game (33.9) while Loyola Maryland ranks 258th (32.8).
  • The Greyhounds rank 21st in steals per game (8.3) while the Bison rank 196th (5.0).
  • Bucknell ranks 63rd in assists per game (15.0) while Loyola Maryland ranks 233rd in assists allowed per game (15.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bison’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.4, up from 2.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Greyhounds have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (2.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.6 points per game (7.7 below their season average).