- Lafayette (8-9) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Bucknell (9-9)
- Total (Over/Under): 131.5 points
- Bucknell / Lafayette TV channel: ESPN+
The Bucknell Bison (9-9) visit Kirby Sports Center to take on the Lafayette Leopards (8-9) on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Easton, PA.
Lafayette is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).
The Bucknell vs. Lafayette Over/Under is 131.5 total points.
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Bucknell vs. Lafayette Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Bucknell | +3.5 -110 | O 131.5 -110 | +135 |
| Lafayette | -3.5 -110 | U 131.5 -110 | -165 |
Bucknell vs Lafayette Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Lafayette will win this college basketball game with 57.6% 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 56.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Bucknell Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Bucknell have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.40 Units / 16% ROI)
- Bucknell have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 16 away games (+1.00 Units / 6% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+0.85 Units / 5% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 14 away games (+0.45 Units / 3% ROI)
Lafayette Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Lafayette has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 31 games (+4.55 Units / 13% ROI)
- Lafayette has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.25 Units / 15% ROI)
- Lafayette has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
- Lafayette have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
- Lafayette have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Bucknell has a 9-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.9 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 5-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.85 Units / 5.36% ROI
- 9-9 when betting the Over for -0.85 Units / -4.3% ROI
- 9-9 when betting the Under for -0.9 Units / -4.53% ROI
Lafayette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Lafayette has a 8-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.9 Units / -10.16% ROI).
- 5-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.2 Units / 13.46% ROI
- 6-11 when betting the Over for -6.15 Units / -32.89% ROI
- 11-6 when betting the Under for +4.35 Units / 23.26% ROI
Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:
Bucknell is shooting 77% from the free throw line (213/278) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 67%
Bucknell is shooting 34% from three (141/415) this season — 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 33%
Bucknell has averaged 7.2 offensive rebounds per game (359 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.6
Bucknell has made 7.8 three-pointers per game this season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 7.6
Lafayette Offensive Stats & Trends:
Lafayette has averaged 61.8 points per game (3,216 points/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.5
Lafayette is shooting 28% from three (118/419) this season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Lafayette is shooting 31% from three (416/1,330) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Lafayette has 13.6 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.5
Bucknell Defensive Stats & Trends:
Bucknell has averaged 23.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,189 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.7
Bucknell has forced 10.0 turnovers per game (500 turnovers/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.4
Bucknell has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (151/424) this season — tied for 32nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Bucknell has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (388/1,090) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 27th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Lafayette Defensive Stats & Trends:
Lafayette has averaged 7.1 steals per game (127 steals/18 games) this season — 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.6
Lafayette has averaged 23.8 defensive rebounds per game (429 rebounds/18 games) this season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.7
Lafayette has 127 steals this season — 2nd most among Patriot League Teams
Lafayette has allowed 67.8 points per game (1,221 points/18 games) this season — 5th highest among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 69.6
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