- American is a -2.5 point favorite vs Bucknell
- Total (Over/Under): 130.5 points
- Bucknell / American TV channel: ESPN+
The Bucknell Bison visit Bender Arena to take on the American Eagles on Jan. 11. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Washington, DC.
American is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).
The Bucknell vs. American Over/Under is 130.5 total points.
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Bucknell vs. American Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Bucknell | +2.5 -105 | O 130.5 -110 | +125 |
| American | -2.5 -115 | U 130.5 -110 | -150 |
Bucknell vs American Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Bucknell will win this college basketball game with 56.9% 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 58.8% confidence for today’s game.
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Bucknell Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Bucknell have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 18 away games (+11.85 Units / 60% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 18 away games (+9.25 Units / 44% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+4.95 Units / 13% ROI)
- Bucknell have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 18 away games (+4.30 Units / 21% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)
American Basketball Best Bets Today:
- American University has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.50 Units / 27% ROI)
- American University has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.20 Units / 12% ROI)
- American University has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.10 Units / 12% ROI)
Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Bucknell has a 10-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.5 Units / 25.5% ROI).
- 6-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.65 Units / -23.21% ROI
- 7-9 when betting the Over for -2.9 Units / -16.48% ROI
- 9-7 when betting the Under for +1.3 Units / 7.39% ROI
American Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
American has a 6-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.8 Units / -18.12% ROI).
- 4-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.7 Units / -38.07% ROI
- 9-5 when betting the Over for +3.5 Units / 22.73% ROI
- 5-9 when betting the Under for -4.9 Units / -31.82% ROI
Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:
Bucknell has a 36% free throw rate (327 free throw attempts/915 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 29%
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 has averaged 66.6 points per game (3,199 points/48 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.9
Bucknell had 15.8 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 26th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2
American Offensive Stats & Trends:
American has averaged 1.26 points per shot (1,031 points/819 shots) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.22
American shot 57% from inside the arc (304/535) last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 50%
American made 8.8 three-pointers per game last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 7.5
American has averaged 8.2 offensive rebounds per game (123 rebounds/15 games) this season — tied for 41st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.5
Bucknell Defensive Stats & Trends:
Bucknell has averaged 26.8 defensive rebounds per game (428 rebounds/16 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.8
Bucknell has 112 steals this season — most among Patriot League Teams
Bucknell has forced 13.2 turnovers per game (212 turnovers/16 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 11.6
Bucknell has averaged 24.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,169 rebounds/48 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.3
American Defensive Stats & Trends:
American averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (681 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 42nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
American has allowed 5.9 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 7.4
American has averaged 21.9 defensive rebounds per game (328 rebounds/15 games) this season — 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.8
American allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (258/700) last season — 11th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
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