CBB Free Pick Thursday w/ Dave Essler #CollegeBasketball 🏀#PatriotLeague#Bucknell 🦬#LoyolaMaryland

Mar 4, 2025 · Dave Essler · 179 Views

Summary of "CBB Free Pick Thursday w/ Dave Essler"
Speaker: Dave Essler
Timestamp: (0:00 - 1:14)

Overview
Dave Essler provides an analysis of the Patriot League college basketball game between Bucknell and Loyola Maryland, focusing on potential betting opportunities. He discusses Bucknell’s offensive strength, Loyola’s defensive inefficiencies, and recent matchups between the two teams to predict Bucknell’s performance.

Key Points & Analysis
Bucknell’s Strengths
Top 3-Point Shooting Team in Patriot League
Bucknell leads the conference in three-point shooting percentage. However, they are not entirely dependent on the three, meaning they can score effectively in multiple ways.

Strong Interior Shooting
Bucknell ranks second in interior shooting offense. This versatility benefits them, especially playing at home.

Rested and Ready

This will be Bucknell’s first tournament game, giving them additional rest.
Loyola, by contrast, played Tuesday against Lehigh, meaning they have less recovery time before facing Bucknell.
Loyola Maryland’s Weaknesses
Defensive Struggles
Loyola ranks ninth in defensive efficiency in the conference, meaning they struggle to contain opponents.
Poor Overall Performance
They have only one conference win and are unlikely to secure another against Bucknell.
Recent Matchup & Expectations
Last Game (10 Days Ago)
Bucknell won by only three points, despite shooting just 25% from three-point range.
They trailed by as many as 15 points in the first half but still secured a win.
Thursday’s Game Projection
Bucknell is expected to be favored by 9-10 points.
Dave Essler sees Bucknell scoring at least 75 points, making their team total a strong betting angle.
Playing at home, their shooting should improve, and they are unlikely to fall behind as they did in their last matchup.
Final Betting Insight
Best Bet: Bucknell Team Total Over 75
Confidence Factors:
Bucknell’s elite shooting
Loyola’s weak defense
Bucknell’s home-court advantage and extra rest
This analysis suggests a strong chance for Bucknell to dominate and cover their team total comfortably.

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