- American (16-14) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Bucknell (18-13)
- Total (Over/Under): 128.5 points
- Bucknell / American TV channel: ESPN+
The Bucknell Bison (18-13) visit Bender Arena to take on the American Eagles (16-14) on Mar. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Washington, DC.
American is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).
The Bucknell vs. American Over/Under is 128.5 total points.
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Bucknell vs. American Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Bucknell | +5.5 -110 | O 128.5 -110 | +200 |
| American | -5.5 -110 | U 128.5 -110 | -250 |
Bucknell vs American Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts American will win this college basketball game with 66.1% 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 Bucknell will cover the spread with 52.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Bucknell Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Bucknell has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 23 games (+6.60 Units / 22% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the Game Total Under in their last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 92% ROI)
- Bucknell have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+5.70 Units / 17% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.40 Units / 34% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.40 Units / 16% ROI)
American Basketball Best Bets Today:
- American University have covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 21 games (+8.00 Units / 33% ROI)
- American University has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.10 Units / 31% ROI)
- American University has hit the Team Total Under in their last 4 games at home (+4.00 Units / 86% ROI)
- American University has hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 3 games (+3.35 Units / 55% ROI)
- American University have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)
Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Bucknell has a 17-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.75 Units / 8.08% ROI).
- 12-15 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.35 Units / 0.97% ROI
- 13-18 when betting the Over for -6.8 Units / -19.94% ROI
- 18-13 when betting the Under for +3.7 Units / 10.85% ROI
American Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
American has a 16-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.6 Units / 1.82% ROI).
- 15-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.15 Units / -18.82% ROI
- 16-14 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 1.82% ROI
- 14-16 when betting the Under for -3.6 Units / -10.91% ROI
Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:
Bucknell has averaged 66.0 points per game (1,717 points/26 games) this season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.0
Bucknell has 16.2 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3
Bucknell has averaged 7.6 offensive rebounds per game (197 rebounds/26 games) this season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9
Bucknell has averaged 1.24 points per shot (1,717 points/1,384 shots) this season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.18
American Offensive Stats & Trends:
American is shooting 59% from inside the arc (252/425) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 50%
American has averaged 1.28 points per shot (1,710 points/1,339 shots) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.18
American has an eFG% of 54% this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 49%
American has 15.3 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3
Bucknell Defensive Stats & Trends:
Bucknell has forced 10.1 turnovers per game (587 turnovers/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.3
Bucknell has averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,391 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.8
Bucknell has allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (210/616) this season — tied for 5th highest among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 34%
Bucknell has 154 steals this season — 5th fewest among Patriot League Teams
American Defensive Stats & Trends:
American has averaged 23.3 defensive rebounds per game (559 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.9
American has averaged 22.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,249 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3
American has 387 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among Patriot League Teams
American has averaged 6.9 steals per game (387 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.4
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