- American (15-14) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Bucknell (12-19)
- Total (Over/Under): 131.5 points
- Watch the game on ESPN+
The Bucknell Bison (12-19) visit Bender Arena to take on the American Eagles (15-14) on Feb. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Washington.
American is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).
The Bucknell vs. American Over/Under is 131.5 total points.
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Bucknell vs. American Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Bucknell | +5.5 -115 | O 131.5 -110 | +180 |
| American | -5.5 -105 | U 131.5 -110 | -225 |
Bucknell vs American Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts American will win this game with 63.7% confidence.
Bucknell vs American Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts American will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Bucknell and American, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Bucknell Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Bucknell has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 22 away games (+7.30 Units / 30% ROI)
- Bucknell have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.90 Units / 68% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.55 Units / 37% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 games (+3.50 Units / 70% ROI)
American Basketball Best Bets Today:
- American University has hit the Game Total Under in 28 of their last 49 games (+4.90 Units / 9% ROI)
- American University has hit the Team Total Over in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 88% ROI)
Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Bucknell has gone 12-17 against the spread this college basketball season (-6.7 Units / 0% ROI).
- 11-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.35 Units / -30.73% ROI
- 14-16 when betting the Over for -3.6 Units / -10.91% ROI
- 16-14 when betting the Under for +0.6 Units / 1.82% ROI
American Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
American has gone 12-17 against the spread this college basketball season (-6.7 Units / -21% ROI).
- 15-14 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.65 Units / 1.32% ROI
- 13-16 when betting the Over for -4.6 Units / -14.42% ROI
- 16-13 when betting the Under for +1.7 Units / 5.33% ROI
Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:
Bucknell has averaged 7.5 offensive rebounds per game (180 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.5
Bucknell has averaged 68.2 points per game (1,637 points/24 games) this season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 68.7
Bucknell has a 28% free throw rate (368 free throw attempts/1,315 field goal attempts) this season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 27%
Bucknell has 15.3 free throw attempts per game this season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 15.1
American Offensive Stats & Trends:
American is shooting 57% from inside the arc (330/574) this season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%
American is shooting 49% (546/1,105) this season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 45%
American has an eFG% of 56% this season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 52%
American is shooting 36% from three (154/423) this season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 36%
Bucknell Defensive Stats & Trends:
Bucknell has averaged 24.9 defensive rebounds per game (598 rebounds/24 games) this season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.4
Bucknell has averaged 5.0 steals per game (282 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6
Bucknell has averaged 24.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,363 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.8
Bucknell has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,552/3,436) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 29th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%
American Defensive Stats & Trends:
American has averaged 7.3 steals per game (161 steals/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.5
American has averaged 6.9 steals per game (370 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.3
American has 370 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th most among Patriot League Teams
American has 161 steals this season — 4th most among Patriot League Teams
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