American vs Bucknell Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 13

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  • American (15-10) are American -2.5 point favorites vs Bucknell (10-17)
  • Total (Over/Under): 130.5 points
  • Watch the game on CBS Sports Network

The American Eagles (15-10) visit Sojka Pavilion to take on the Bucknell Bison (10-17) on Feb. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Lewisburg.

American is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The American vs. Bucknell Over/Under is 130.5 total points.

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American vs. Bucknell Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
American-2.5 -110O 130.5 -110-140
Bucknell +2.5 -110U 130.5 -110+115

American vs Bucknell Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts American will win this game with 54.8% confidence.

American vs Bucknell Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts American will cover the spread with 51.1% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both American and Bucknell, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • American University has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 away games (+12.25 Units / 87% ROI)
  • American University has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 13 of their last 19 away games (+6.40 Units / 31% ROI)
  • American University have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 20 away games (+5.30 Units / 24% ROI)
  • American University have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • American University has hit the Team Total Over in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 88% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.55 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Bucknell have covered the 1H Spread in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 92% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 games (+3.50 Units / 70% ROI)

American Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

American has gone 12-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-2.3 Units / -8.36% ROI).

  • 15-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.05 Units / 13.84% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting the Over for -2.3 Units / -8.36% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting the Under for -0.2 Units / -0.73% ROI

Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bucknell has gone 10-15 against the spread this college basketball season (-6.5 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 9-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.45 Units / -33.92% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Over for -3.4 Units / -11.89% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Under for +0.8 Units / 2.8% ROI

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 36% from three (154/423) this season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 36%

American has averaged 1.34 points per shot (1,479 points/1,105 shots) this season — tied for 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.23

American is shooting 57% from inside the arc (330/574) this season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 53%

Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:

Bucknell has 15.3 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.1

Bucknell has a TS% of 49% this season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 49%

Bucknell has averaged 7.5 offensive rebounds per game (180 rebounds/24 games) this season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Bucknell has 15.3 free throw attempts per game this season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 15.1

American Defensive Stats & Trends:

American has 161 steals this season — 4th most among Patriot League Teams

American has 370 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th most among Patriot League Teams

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

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 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 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 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%


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