Bucknell vs Lafayette Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 28

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  • Lafayette is a -3.5 point favorite vs Bucknell
  • Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
  • Bucknell / Lafayette TV channel: ESPN+

The Bucknell Bison visit Kirby Sports Center to take on the Lafayette Leopards on Jan. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 pm 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 137.5 total points.

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Bucknell vs. Lafayette Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Bucknell vs Lafayette Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Lafayette will win this college basketball game with 63.3% 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 Lafayette will cover the spread with 53.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Bucknell has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.75 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.10 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.10 Units / 12% ROI)

Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bucknell has a 8-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.25 Units / -27.12% ROI).

  • 6-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.65 Units / -39.81% ROI
  • 6-15 when betting the Over for -10.5 Units / -45.45% ROI
  • 15-6 when betting the Under for +8.4 Units / 36.36% ROI

Lafayette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Lafayette has a 9-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.1 Units / -14.12% ROI).

  • 4-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.95 Units / -58.6% ROI
  • 13-7 when betting the Over for +5.3 Units / 24.09% ROI
  • 7-13 when betting the Under for -7.3 Units / -33.18% ROI

Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:

Bucknell has averaged 65.4 points per game (1,307 points/20 games) this season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 76.6

Bucknell has 16.6 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 19th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 20.8

Bucknell had 15.8 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 26th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Bucknell is shooting 30% from three (150/493) this season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

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

Lafayette shot 31% from three (217/705) last season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Lafayette has averaged 1.19 points per shot (1,461 points/1,230 shots) this season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.29

Bucknell Defensive Stats & Trends:

Bucknell has allowed opponents to shoot 39% from three (190/487) this season — tied for 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

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

Bucknell allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (246/752) last season — tied for 3rd best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Bucknell has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (709/2,025) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 19th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Lafayette Defensive Stats & Trends:

Lafayette allowed 66.5 points per game (2,060 points/31 games) last season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Lafayette allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (2,060 points/1,739 shots) last season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 1.22

Lafayette has forced 11.3 turnovers per game (237 turnovers/21 games) this season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 11.4

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


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