Navy Midshipmen at Bucknell Bison Free Prediction 01/30/19

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A seven-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Bucknell Bison (12-8, 6-2 Pat) when they challenge the Navy Midshipmen (6-13, 3-5 Pat) at Sojka Pavilion. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.

Navy Midshipmen at Bucknell Bison ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last contest. The Bison fell to the American University Eagles, 76-68, while the Midshipmen were defeated by the Holy Cross Crusaders, 69-64.

Navy had an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.4 (above their season average of 32.4) while Bucknell had a turnover percentage of 9.8 (better than their season average of 15.7). Bucknell was led by Bruce Moore, who recorded 11 points and 11 rebounds. George Kiernan, meanwhile played well for Navy, recording 27 points and eight rebounds.

The Bison dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last matchup, Bucknell won 85-61. Bucknell’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Navy. The Bison had a rate of 0.278, while the Midshipmen posted a mark of 0.143. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

Navy may struggle to create turnovers. Bucknell ranks 68th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.1 percent), while Navy forces the 47th-fewest turnovers (16.9 percent).

Navy Midshipmen vs. Bucknell Bison Free Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Bucknell ranks 54th in assists per game (15.3) while Navy ranks 241st in assists allowed per game (16.1).
  • The Bison rank 108th in blocks per game (3.3) while the Midshipmen rank 162nd in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
  • The Midshipmen rank 84th in rebounds per game (37.4) while the Bison rank 253rd (32.8).
  • Bucknell ranks 60th in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while Navy ranks 218th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Midshipmen’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.0, down from 7.8 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bison have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (0.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (2.7 below their season average).