Lafayette Leopards visit Bucknell Bison in NCAAB hoops battle

Lafayette LeopardsBucknell Bison
Feb 11, 7:00 PM | Sojka Pavilion

Lafayette Leopards vs Bucknell Bison Odds

11-13TEAM RECORD19-6



The visiting Leopards hope to send their backers to the pay window on Saturday as they look to cover the spread at Sojka Pavilion against the Bucknell Bison.

The Bison bring a 19-6 record (2-2 ATS) to this tilt against the 11-13 Leopards, who are 0-0 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have witnessed Bucknell go 2-2 so far and the Leopards go 0-0.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game puts the Bison, most recently No. 76 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Leopards, who rate No. 319 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and computer-based handicapping simulations run on this game predict a potential 76-66 victory for the Bison.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Bucknell's No. 162-ranked offense, averaging 68.8 PPG, against a Leopards defense that ranks No. 283 at 72.1 PPG. The Bison field goal percentage has averaged 46.9% so far, more than the Leopards marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.2% per game.

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Lafayette owns the country's No. 252-rated mark, allowing 73.2 points per game on the highway. Bucknell, on the other hand, rates No. 180 in scoring at home.

Lafayette won its last outing, a 90-74 result against Army on February 8. Lafayette got 22 points from Ryan Willen en route to a 90-74 victory over Army on Wednesday at Christl Arena.

Bucknell won its last outing, a 66-50 result against Colgate on February 8. Bryan Cohen scored 12 points leading the Bison to a 66-50 victory over Colgate at Cotterell Court on Wednesday.




Next up:
Lafayette home to Holy Cross, Wednesday, February 15
Bucknell home to Lehigh, Thursday, February 16

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