- American is a -2.5 point favorite vs Bucknell
- Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
- American / Bucknell TV channel: ESPN+
The American Eagles visit Sojka Pavilion to take on the Bucknell Bison on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 pm in Lewisburg, PA.
American is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).
The American vs. Bucknell Over/Under is 140.5 total points.
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American vs. Bucknell Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| American | -2.5 -110 | O 140.5 -110 | -145 |
| Bucknell | +2.5 -110 | U 140.5 -110 | +118 |
American vs Bucknell Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Bucknell will win this college basketball game with 51.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
American vs Bucknell Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Bucknell will cover the spread with 51.5% confidence for today’s game.
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American Basketball Best Bets Today:
- American University has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 15 games (+6.60 Units / 40% ROI)
- American University has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.45 Units / 30% ROI)
- American University has hit the 1H Game Total Over in their last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 88% ROI)
- American University have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 14 games (+3.30 Units / 21% ROI)
- American University have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 25 games (+1.90 Units / 7% ROI)
Bucknell Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Bucknell has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 9 games at home (+4.70 Units / 45% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games (+4.00 Units / 15% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games (+3.50 Units / 12% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 5 games (+0.90 Units / 18% ROI)
American Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
American has a 14-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.9 Units / 6.92% ROI).
- 12-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.65 Units / -16.23% ROI
- 13-12 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -0.73% ROI
- 12-13 when betting the Under for -2.3 Units / -8.36% ROI
Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Bucknell has a 11-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.55 Units / -22.09% ROI).
- 8-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.75 Units / -32.72% ROI
- 10-17 when betting the Over for -8.7 Units / -29.29% ROI
- 17-10 when betting the Under for +6 Units / 20.2% ROI
American Offensive Stats & Trends:
American shot 57% from inside the arc (304/535) last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 50%
American had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (426 assists/ 307 TOs) last season — tied for best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.2
American averaged 1.27 points per shot (2,078 points/1,631 shots) last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.18
American made 8.8 three-pointers per game last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 7.5
Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:
Bucknell has 1,143 turnovers since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Patriot League Teams
Bucknell is shooting 30% from three (193/638) this season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Bucknell has averaged 66.8 points per game (1,737 points/26 games) this season — 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 76.0
Bucknell averaged 7.8 offensive rebounds per game (249 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8
American Defensive Stats & Trends:
American has forced 13.4 turnovers per game (362 turnovers/27 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 11.2
American allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (258/700) last season — 11th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
American allowed 8.6 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 30th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3
American has averaged 7.9 steals per game (212 steals/27 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Bucknell Defensive Stats & Trends:
Bucknell has allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (246/645) this season — 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Bucknell allowed opponents to shoot 43% (836/1,934) last season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 45%
Bucknell allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (246/752) last season — tied for 3rd best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 34%
Bucknell allowed an average of 1.23 points per shot (2,176 points/1,775 shots) last season — tied for 5th highest among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 1.22
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