A six-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Bucknell Bison (11-7, 5-1 Pat) when they welcome the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (7-12, 3-3 Pat) to Sojka Pavilion. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds at Bucknell Bison ATS Odds
Both teams won a tight one over their last opponent. The Bison defeated the Lehigh Mountain Hawks 85-83, while the Greyhounds beat the Holy Cross Crusaders 67-65.
The Greyhounds were 9-12 from the free throw line (75.0 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.5 (above their season average of 27.6). Meanwhile, Bucknell dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a great offensive rebounding percentage of 32.4 (above their season average of 22.6) and a free throw rate of 0.164 (matching their season average). Lehigh was 12.1 and 0.117, respectively, for those same stats. Kimbal Mackenzie put together a solid game for Bucknell with 25 points. Meanwhile, Andrew Kostecka led the way for Loyola Maryland, contributing 26 points and eight rebounds.
The Bison dominated this series last year, securing victories in all three games. In the most recent game, Bucknell won 83-78. One of Bucknell’s biggest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They had 38 free throw attempts, while Loyola Maryland had just 12. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Bucknell appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Bison rank 95th in effective field goal percentage (0.535), while Loyola Maryland ranks 330th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.546).
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs. Bucknell Bison Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Bucknell, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Bucknell ranks 63rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while Loyola Maryland ranks 256th (18.9).
- The Greyhounds rank 54th in steals per game (7.6) while the Bison rank 102nd in steals allowed per game (6.3).
- Loyola Maryland ranks 242nd in rebounds per game (33.3) while Bucknell ranks 250th (32.8).
- The Bison rank 67th in assists per game (15.2) while the Greyhounds rank 212th in assists allowed per game (15.4).
- Bucknell averages 3.2 blocks per game, which ranks 104th in the country. Loyola Maryland ranks 157th in blocks allowed per game (5.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bison’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.8, up from 0.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Greyhounds have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (1.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (4.4 below their season average).
