Bucknell vs Lafayette Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 15

Lafayette associate head coach Mike McGarvey watches play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colgate for the Patriot League tournament championship in Hamilton, N.Y., Wednesday, March 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
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  • Bucknell is a -1.5 point favorite vs Lafayette
  • Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
  • Bucknell / Lafayette TV channel: ESPN+

The Bucknell Bison visit Kirby Sports Center to take on the Lafayette Leopards on Feb. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Easton, PA, PA, USA.

Bucknell is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Bucknell vs. Lafayette Over/Under is 135.5 total points.

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Bucknell vs. Lafayette Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Bucknell-1.5 -105O 135.5 -105-118
Lafayette +1.5 -115U 135.5 -115-102

Bucknell vs Lafayette Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Bucknell will win this college basketball game with 77.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Bucknell vs Lafayette Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Bucknell will cover the spread with 64.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Bucknell have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 33 games (+7.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Bucknell have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 33 games (+7.55 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 33 games (+7.55 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 18 away games (+7.14 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 18 away games (+2.75 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+7.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.34 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Lafayette have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.65 Units / 2% ROI)

Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bucknell has a 15-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.9 Units / 13.54% ROI).

  • 12-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.55 Units / -10.33% ROI
  • 15-11 when betting the Over for +2.9 Units / 10.14% ROI
  • 11-15 when betting the Under for -5.5 Units / -19.23% ROI

Lafayette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Lafayette has a 14-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.05 Units / 11.58% ROI).

  • 8-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.25 Units / -29.74% ROI
  • 12-11 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -0.38% ROI
  • 11-12 when betting the Under for -2.2 Units / -8.33% ROI

Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:

Bucknell has a 38% free throw rate (552 free throw attempts/1,462 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 29%

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

Bucknell has averaged 13.5 turnovers per game (352 turnovers/26 games) this season — tied for 18th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Bucknell has 21.2 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 16.5

Lafayette Offensive Stats & Trends:

Lafayette averaged 61.9 points per game (1,920 points/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Lafayette has averaged 64.7 points per game (3,623 points/56 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Lafayette had 13.7 free throw attempts per game last season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Lafayette has 15.1 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Bucknell Defensive Stats & Trends:

Bucknell has forced 12.6 turnovers per game (327 turnovers/26 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 11.2

Bucknell has averaged 25.2 defensive rebounds per game (655 rebounds/26 games) this season — 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Bucknell has 371 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd most among Patriot League Teams

Bucknell has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (679/1,549) this season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 45%

Lafayette Defensive Stats & Trends:

Lafayette stole the ball 205 times last season — 5th fewest among Patriot League Teams

Lafayette has 151 steals this season — 5th fewest among Patriot League Teams

Lafayette averaged 23.7 defensive rebounds per game (736 rebounds/31 games) last season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.0

Lafayette has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (1,350/3,161) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 44%


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