Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs. Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction 01/25/20

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The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (9-11, 1-6 Pat) and the Bucknell Bison (8-12, 4-3 Pat) battle at Sojka Pavilion. The Greyhounds look to put an end to their six-game losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

Loyola Maryland Greyhounds at Bucknell Bison Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last contest. The Bison lost to the Colgate Raiders, 80-65, while the Greyhounds lost a winnable game to the American University Eagles, 93-91.

Loyola Maryland did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (18-22; 81.8 percent) while Bucknell forced Colgate into a turnover percentage of 23.3 (above their season average of 14.6). Bucknell received a boost from Andrew Funk, who recorded 16 points. Andrew Kostecka fueled Loyola Maryland with 32 points.

The Bison dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent game, Bucknell won 84-72. Bucknell made good use of their 25 trips to the free throw line, converting on 22 of them (88.0 percent). Loyola Maryland, on the other hand, was just 13-20 (65.0 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Loyola Maryland figures to have a considerable advantage. The sharp-shooting Greyhounds offense ranks 83rd in the country in that metric at 0.522, while the suspect Bucknell defense is ranked 314th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.528).

Loyola Maryland Greyhounds at Bucknell Bison Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Bucknell, ATS Winner – Loyola Maryland, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Loyola Maryland ranks 20th in assists per game (16.3) while Bucknell ranks 199th (11.8).
  • The Greyhounds rank 220th in rebounds per game (33.9) while the Bison rank 256th (32.6).
  • The Bison rank 48th in three pointers allowed per game (18.9) while the Greyhounds rank 186th (22.9).
  • Bucknell averages 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 82nd in the country. Loyola Maryland ranks 118th in steals allowed per game (6.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Greyhounds have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 83.2 points per game (8.9 above their season average).
  • The Bison have outscored opponents by an average of 2.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Bucknell has lost by an average of 5.2 points.