The Lafayette Leopards (10-16, 7-8 Pat) and the Bucknell Bison (17-10, 11-4 Pat) battle at Sojka Pavilion. The Leopards will attempt to continue their five-game winning streak. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 24, 2019.
Lafayette Leopards vs. Bucknell Bison Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Bison fell to the Colgate Raiders, 75-64, while the Leopards won a close one over the American University Eagles, 70-68.
Lafayette dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.9 (below their season average of 23.6) and a free throw rate of 0.224 (above their season average of 0.169). American University put up marks of 14.3 and 0.185, respectively, for those same stats. Bucknell, meanwhile, forced Colgate into a turnover percentage of 20.1 (above their season average of 16.7). Avi Toomer was a key piece for Bucknell with 16 points. Meanwhile, Lafayette rallied around Alex Petrie, who recorded 14 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Kimbal Mackenzie led the Bison to a 94-66 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 31 points. Bucknell made good use of their 27 trips to the charity stripe, converting on 22 of them (81.5 percent). Lafayette, on the other hand, was just 11-16 (68.8 percent).
Lafayette may struggle to create turnovers. Bucknell ranks 98th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.7 percent), while Lafayette forces the 42nd-fewest turnovers (16.6 percent).
Lafayette Leopards vs. Bucknell Bison Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Bucknell, ATS Winner – Bucknell, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Lafayette ranks eighth in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Bucknell ranks 78th (3.1).
- The Bison average 35.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 173rd in the country. The Leopards rank 195th in rebounds allowed per game (35.7).
- The Bison rank 46th in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while the Leopards rank 94th in three pointers allowed per game (21.2).
- Bucknell ranks 55th in assists per game (15.2) while Lafayette ranks 92nd in assists allowed per game (12.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Leopards have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (7.6 below their season average).
- The Bison’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.6, up from 2.4 for the season.
