Bucknell (10-18) vs Army (10-18)
Game Info: Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 2:00 pm (Sojka Pavilion)
Betting Odds: Bucknell -4.5 -- Over/Under: 123.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
The Army Black Knights will play the Bucknell Bison in a Patriot League game on Sunday afternoon at Sojka Pavilion in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Army has won four of their last five games, while Bucknell is on a four game losing streak. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Army vs Bucknell prediction.
Army Preview
The Army Black Knights are 10-18 (6-9) this year after they lost to Lehigh by a score of 85-54 in their last game. Army trailed 40-16 at the half and they were out scored 45-38 in the second half for the blowout loss. The Black Knights shot 36.7% from the field and were -9 in rebounding margin in the game. Army had won their previous four games against Holy Cross, Boston, Navy, and Lehigh. The Black Knights are scoring 60.8 points per game with 34.4 rebounds per game and 12.6 assists per game, while allowing 63.5 points against per game this year. Josh Scovens is averaging 12.5 points per game, 5.1 rebounds per game, and 1.9 assists per game. Army is shooting 40.6% from the field, 58.5% on free throws, and 32.3% on three pointers this season.
Bucknell Preview
The Bucknell Bison are 10-18 (7-8) this season after they lost to Holy Cross by a score of 73-59 in their last game. Bucknell led 35-31 at halftime, but they were out scored 42-24 in the second half in the loss. The Bison shot 39.6% from the field and made 10 three pointers in the game. Bucknell has also lost to Colgate, Lehigh, and Boston during this losing streak. The Bison are scoring 65.2 points per game with 31.8 rebounds per game and 12.2 assists per game, while giving up 69.8 points against per game this season. Jack Forrest is averaging 16.6 points per game, 5.2 rebounds per game, and 1.6 assists per game. Bucknell is shooting 42.7% from the field, 72.5% on free throws, and 34.4% on three pointers this year.
Army vs Bucknell Betting Prediction
These two teams come into this matchup with only one game separating them in the Patriot League standings and they have identical overall records. Bucknell will be at home for this game, but they have lost four games in a row and have scored 63 points or fewer in all four. Army has won four of their last five games, but they are only shooting 40.6% from the field and scoring 60.8 points per game this season. Neither team is very consistent on offense and I think we are going to see a pretty low scoring game here. Take the under in this matchup.
David’s Pick Under 123.5
AUTHOR: David Racey
