- American is a -8.5 point favorite vs Bucknell
- Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
- Bucknell / American TV channel: ESPN+
The Bucknell Bison visit Bender Arena to take on the American Eagles on Feb. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 pm in Washington, D.C., DC.
American is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).
The Bucknell vs. American Over/Under is 141.5 total points.
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Bucknell vs. American Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Bucknell vs American Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts American will win this college basketball game with 73.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Bucknell vs American Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts American will cover the spread with 58.2% confidence for today’s game.
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Bucknell Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Bucknell has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.40 Units / 24% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.75 Units / 7% ROI)
American Basketball Best Bets Today:
- American University has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 19 games at home (+3.55 Units / 8% ROI)
- American University has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.90 Units / 8% ROI)
- American University have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+2.60 Units / 7% ROI)
- American University has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+2.20 Units / 11% ROI)
- American University has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+1.85 Units / 9% ROI)
Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Bucknell has a 10-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.25 Units / -16.83% ROI).
- 7-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.65 Units / -36.92% ROI
- 8-15 when betting the Over for -8.5 Units / -33.6% ROI
- 15-8 when betting the Under for +6.2 Units / 24.51% ROI
American Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
American has a 13-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.2 Units / 18.22% ROI).
- 11-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.9 Units / -9.19% ROI
- 11-10 when betting the Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- 10-11 when betting the Under for -2.1 Units / -9.09% ROI
Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:
Bucknell averaged 65.6 points per game (2,099 points/32 games) last season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6
Bucknell averaged 1.32 points per shot (2,443 points/1,850 shots) last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.24
Bucknell has 1,097 turnovers since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Patriot League Teams
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 Offensive Stats & Trends:
American is shooting 57% from inside the arc (304/535) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 49%
American shot 57% from inside the arc (304/535) last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 50%
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 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
Bucknell Defensive Stats & Trends:
Bucknell has allowed opponents to shoot 39% from three (209/542) this season — tied for 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Bucknell allowed opponents to shoot 43% (836/1,934) last season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 45%
Bucknell has allowed 9.5 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 16th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8
Bucknell allowed opponents to shoot 43% (765/1,775) last season — 5th highest among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 44%
American Defensive Stats & Trends:
American allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (258/700) last season — 11th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
American has averaged 8.1 steals per game (186 steals/23 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.4
American has 186 steals this season — most among Patriot League Teams
American has forced 13.4 turnovers per game (309 turnovers/23 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 11.4
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