Bucknell Bison vs Marist Red Foxes Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/23
Betting on today’s Bison and Red Foxes game? Catch the action at McCann Center in Poughkeepsie, NY, as the Red Foxes hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 131 points, and the Red Foxes are the home favorites against the Bison in a non-conference matchup.
BUCKNELL BISON VS MARIST RED FOXES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Marist Red Foxes -6
This game will be played at McCann Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 25th.
WHY BET THE MARIST RED FOXES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-67 in favor of the Red Foxes.
- Not only will Marist pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 131 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.
Do the Bison Have a Shot at a Road Win?
Bucknell comes into today’s game against Marist with a 2-5 overall record. In away games, the Bison have gone 1-4, while they are 1-1 when playing at home. Bucknell has a 2-5 record vs. the spread heading into today’s game. However, in their last five games, they have gone 4-1 vs. the spread.
Bucknell’s games have, on average, featured 134.3 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-5-0. Their average over/under line is currently 139.4 points so far. Over the course of the last five games, the Bison’s games have averaged 63 points per game, along with an over/under record of 2-3.
In their most recent game, the Bucknell offense concluded with only 61 points against St. Bonaventure. Throughout the game, they made 9/24 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 43.5%. The team’s top scorer is Jack Forrest, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 16.6, while Noah Williamson also carries a PPG average of 10.6 into the game.
In terms of defense, Bucknell is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 72.0 points per game. In their previous game vs. St. Bonaventure, the Bonnies finished with a field goal percentage of 41% and a total of 67 points vs. Bucknell.
Does Marist Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
Marist will face Bucknell today in their fifth game of the season. They currently have a 2-2 record. Looking at their last five home games, which includes last year, Marist has a 2-3 record. As Marist prepares to face Bucknell, they currently hold a 2-2 ATS record. Taking into account their performance from last season, Marist has gone 3-7 vs. the spread in their last ten games.
Marist comes in with an over/under record of 2-2-0 through four games, with their games averaging a combined 134 points per game so far. The Red Foxes have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 66 points per game.
The Red Foxes’ offense wrapped up their last game with 71 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 66.5 points per contest. The team’s top scorer is Max Allen, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 17.5, while Jadin Collins also maintains a PPG average of 7 leading up to the game.
Currently, the Red Foxes’ defense holds the 75th rank in the nation, allowing 67.5 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.5 threes per game vs. Bucknell. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 35.5%.