Bucknell vs Gonzaga Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 21

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  • Gonzaga is a -35.5 point favorite vs Bucknell
  • Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
  • Bucknell / Gonzaga TV channel: ESPN+

The Bucknell Bison visit McCarthey Athletic Center to take on the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Dec. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Spokane, WA.

Gonzaga is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -35.5 (-105).

The Bucknell vs. Gonzaga Over/Under is 151.5 total points.

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Bucknell vs. Gonzaga Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Bucknell+35.5 -115O 151.5 -110+
Gonzaga -35.5 -105U 151.5 -110+

Bucknell vs Gonzaga Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Gonzaga will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Bucknell vs Gonzaga Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Gonzaga will cover the spread with 68.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Bucknell has hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 17 away games (+10.45 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Bucknell have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 17 away games (+9.75 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 17 away games (+4.35 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Bucknell have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 17 away games (+3.35 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.80 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Gonzaga has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 18 games at home (+10.05 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Gonzaga has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.40 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Gonzaga has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.05 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Gonzaga has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+3.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Gonzaga has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 14 games at home (+3.70 Units / 1% ROI)

Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bucknell has a 7-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.6 Units / 21.4% ROI).

  • 4-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.65 Units / -25.06% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Over for +2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Under for -3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI

Gonzaga Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Gonzaga has a 6-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.45 Units / 3.7% ROI).

  • 8-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.35 Units / -1.95% ROI
  • 8-3 when betting the Over for +4.7 Units / 38.84% ROI
  • 3-8 when betting the Under for -5.8 Units / -47.93% ROI

Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:

Bucknell has attempted 256 free throws this season — most among Patriot League Teams

Bucknell has a 41% free throw rate (256 free throw attempts/623 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 29%

Bucknell is shooting 30% from three (82/274) this season — 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

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

Gonzaga Offensive Stats & Trends:

Gonzaga has averaged 19.4 assists per game (213 assists/11 games) this season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 15.4

Gonzaga has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (213 assists/ 106 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Gonzaga shot 52% (996/1,933) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Gonzaga has averaged 89.5 points per game (985 points/11 games) this season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 75.7

Bucknell Defensive Stats & Trends:

Bucknell has averaged 27.0 defensive rebounds per game (297 rebounds/11 games) this season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Bucknell has 70 steals this season — 4th most among Patriot League Teams

Bucknell has averaged 24.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,038 rebounds/43 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.1

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

Gonzaga Defensive Stats & Trends:

Gonzaga averaged 28.1 defensive rebounds per game (872 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Gonzaga has averaged 28.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,194 rebounds/42 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Gonzaga has allowed opponents to shoot 25% from three (68/270) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Gonzaga has allowed opponents to shoot 25% from three (68/270) this season — best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 32%


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