The Bucknell Bison (4-5) will be in the Diamond Head Classic at Stan Sheriff Center when they meet the Rhode Island Rams (5-3). The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
Rhode Island Rams vs. Bucknell Bison Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Bison won a close one over the St. Bonaventure Bonnies 88-85, while the Rams easily got past the Bryant Bulldogs 97-63.
Rhode Island dominated every facet of the game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.576 and a turnover percentage of 10.9. For those same stats, Bryant had marks of 0.382 and 15.9, respectively. The Bison, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.0 vs. 22.6) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.560 vs. 0.517). Nate Sestina fueled Bucknell with 15 points and 16 rebounds. Meanwhile, Jeff Dowtin had a good outing for Rhode Island, contributing 17 points, nine assists and seven rebounds.
The aggressive Bucknell offense looks poised to dominate from the free throw line. The Bison rank 92nd in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.298, while Rhode Island ranks 319th in FTA rate allowed (0.298) since last season.
Rhode Island Rams vs. Bucknell Bison ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Rhode Island, ATS Winner – Bucknell, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Rhode Island ranks 135th in rebounds per game (35.9) while Bucknell ranks 225th (35.4).
- The Rams rank 93rd in assists per game (14.5) while the Bison rank 112th in assists allowed per game (12.8).
- Rhode Island ranks 78th in blocks per game (3.6) while Bucknell ranks 84th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- The Rams rank 41st in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Bison rank 101st (6.6).
- Rhode Island allows the ninth-fewest three pointers per game (17.3) while Bucknell ranks 38th (19.4).
