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Stephen Nover | CBB Sides - Monday, Feb 18 2013 7:00PM
723 Bucknell 2.0(-110) Hilton vs 724 Lehigh double-dime bet
Analysis: I'll take whatever points I can get in this battle for first place in the Patriot League. Both teams were caught looking ahead to this league showdown with each losing this past Saturday.
Bucknell had a five-game winning streak snapped, lo µsing 63-62 to Lafayette. Lehigh fell to Colgate, 64-60. Lehigh trailed 38-16 with 4:04 left in the first half before launching a comeback that fell short.
Bucknell should dominate inside thanks to 6-foot-11 Mike Muscala, one of the better big men in the country. This matchup comes down to Lehigh's outside shooting and Bucknell's superior inside game. Bucknell ranks 11th in the nation in defensive field goal percentage. I see Bucknell's perimeter defense, and inside dominance with Muscala, trumping Lehigh's long-range shooting.
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