Lehigh vs Bucknell Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 12

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  • Bucknell (14-11) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Lehigh (13-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • Lehigh / Bucknell TV channel: CBSSN

The Lehigh Mountain Hawks (13-8) visit Sojka Pavilion to take on the Bucknell Bison (14-11) on Feb. 12. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Lewisburg, PA.

Bucknell is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Lehigh vs. Bucknell Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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Lehigh vs. Bucknell Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Lehigh+1.5 -110O 141.5 -110+105
Bucknell -1.5 -110U 141.5 -110-125

Lehigh vs Bucknell Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Bucknell will win this college basketball game with 54.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Lehigh vs Bucknell Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Lehigh will cover the spread with 52.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Lehigh have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.60 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Lehigh has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.40 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Lehigh has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.25 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Lehigh has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Bucknell have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+3.25 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Bucknell have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.75 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.15 Units / 1% ROI)

Lehigh Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Lehigh has a 13-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.2 Units / 18.14% ROI).

  • 6-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -24.05 Units / -59.9% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting the Over for -2.15 Units / -9.29% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting the Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI

Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bucknell has a 14-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.95 Units / 7.1% ROI).

  • 9-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.95 Units / 3.53% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting the Over for -0.15 Units / -0.55% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting the Under for -2.3 Units / -8.35% ROI

Lehigh Offensive Stats & Trends:

Lehigh is shooting 73% from the free throw line (678/924) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 68%

Lehigh has 17.8 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 15.5

Lehigh has a 31% free throw rate (924 free throw attempts/3,001 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 28%

Lehigh has averaged 1.22 points per shot (1,593 points/1,303 shots) this season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.18

Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:

Bucknell has averaged 66.2 points per game (1,654 points/25 games) this season — 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.0

Bucknell has 15.3 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.6

Bucknell has 16.4 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3

Bucknell has averaged 12.8 turnovers per game (730 turnovers/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 32nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Lehigh Defensive Stats & Trends:

Lehigh has averaged 25.8 defensive rebounds per game (568 rebounds/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Lehigh has averaged 25.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,333 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Lehigh has averaged 6.9 steals per game (151 steals/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Lehigh has 151 steals this season — tied for 4th fewest among Patriot League Teams

Bucknell Defensive Stats & Trends:

Bucknell has averaged 22.6 defensive rebounds per game (566 rebounds/25 games) this season — tied for 36th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Bucknell has 151 steals this season — tied for 4th fewest among Patriot League Teams

Bucknell has averaged 23.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,357 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Bucknell has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (442/1,262) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 39th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%


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