Bucknell vs American Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 1

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 01, 2023, 12:33 PM
  • American (14-7) are -7.5 point favorites vs Bucknell (8-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 131.5 points
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The Bucknell Bison (8-15) visit Bender Arena to take on the American Eagles (14-7) on Feb. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Washington.

American is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Bucknell vs. American Over/Under is 131.5 total points.

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Bucknell vs. American Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Bucknell+7.5 -110O 131.5 -115+270
American -7.5 -110U 131.5 -105-350

Bucknell vs American Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts American will win this game with 68.9% confidence.

Bucknell vs American Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts American will cover the spread with 54.4% 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 has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 18 away games (+5.40 Units / 27% 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 Game Total Over in 13 of their last 21 games (+4.10 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the 1H Moneyline in 2 of their last 3 games (+1.65 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Bucknell have covered the Spread in 2 of their last 3 away games (+0.90 Units / 27% ROI)
  • American University has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 19 games (+15.70 Units / 50% ROI)
  • American University have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 19 games (+7.50 Units / 36% ROI)
  • American University has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 10 games (+5.90 Units / 54% ROI)
  • American University has hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 41 games (+3.20 Units / 7% 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 7-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-8.4 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 7-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.25 Units / -42.1% ROI
  • 10-12 when betting the Over for -3.2 Units / -13.22% ROI
  • 12-10 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 4.13% ROI

American Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

American has gone 11-10 against the spread this college basketball season (+0 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 14-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.7 Units / 41.33% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting the Over for -2.1 Units / -9.09% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting the Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI

Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:

Bucknell has 15.4 free throw attempts per game this season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 15.1

Bucknell has averaged 67.8 points per game (1,559 points/23 games) this season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 68.8

Bucknell has averaged 1.24 points per shot (1,559 points/1,261 shots) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Bucknell has an eFG% of 52% since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 51%

American Offensive Stats & Trends:

American has averaged 1.34 points per shot (1,408 points/1,049 shots) this season — tied for 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.23

American has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.1 (298 assists/ 281 TOs) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.1

American is shooting 49% (518/1,049) this season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 45%

American has averaged 14.2 assists per game (298 assists/21 games) this season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 13.9

Bucknell Defensive Stats & Trends:

Bucknell has averaged 5.0 steals per game (274 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Bucknell has averaged 25.3 defensive rebounds per game (582 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.4

Bucknell has averaged 24.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,347 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Bucknell has allowed an average of 1.22 points per shot (4,113 points/3,380 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th highest among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 1.21

American Defensive Stats & Trends:

American has 156 steals this season — tied for 3rd most among Patriot League Teams

American has averaged 7.4 steals per game (156 steals/21 games) this season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.5

American has averaged 6.9 steals per game (365 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.3

American has 365 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th fewest among Patriot League Teams


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