Bucknell vs Lehigh Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 22

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 22, 2023, 12:08 PM
  • Lehigh (15-12) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Bucknell (11-18)
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Bucknell Bison (11-18) visit Stabler Arena to take on the Lehigh Mountain Hawks (15-12) on Feb. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Bethlehem.

Lehigh is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Bucknell vs. Lehigh Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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Bucknell vs. Lehigh Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Bucknell+3.5 -110O 142.5 -115+140
Lehigh -3.5 -110U 142.5 -105-165

Bucknell vs Lehigh Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Lehigh will win this game with 55.7% confidence.

Bucknell vs Lehigh Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Bucknell will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Bucknell and Lehigh, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Bucknell has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 21 away games (+8.40 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 11 away games (+6.80 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Bucknell have covered the 1H Spread in their last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 92% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.55 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 games (+3.50 Units / 70% ROI)
  • Lehigh has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 35 games (+21.60 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Lehigh has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 17 games (+10.15 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Lehigh have covered the Spread in 26 of their last 42 games (+8.35 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Lehigh have covered the 1H Spread in 27 of their last 46 games (+7.35 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Lehigh has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+4.20 Units / 18% ROI)

Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bucknell has gone 11-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-6.6 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 10-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.35 Units / -32.17% ROI
  • 13-15 when betting the Over for -3.5 Units / -11.36% ROI
  • 15-13 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 2.27% ROI

Lehigh Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Lehigh has gone 14-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI).

  • 13-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.5 Units / 25.47% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -0.73% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting the Under for -2.3 Units / -8.36% ROI

Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:

Bucknell has an eFG% of 52% this season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 52%

Bucknell has 15.3 free throw attempts per game this season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 15.1

Bucknell has a TS% of 49% this season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 49%

Bucknell has averaged 13.4 turnovers per game (753 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 27th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Lehigh Offensive Stats & Trends:

Lehigh has averaged 1.24 points per shot (1,569 points/1,264 shots) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Lehigh is shooting 37% from three (167/454) this season — 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 36%

Lehigh has a TS% of 49% since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 48%

Lehigh has a 29% free throw rate (364 free throw attempts/1,264 field goal attempts) this season — 4th highest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 27%

Bucknell Defensive Stats & Trends:

Bucknell has averaged 5.0 steals per game (282 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Bucknell has averaged 24.9 defensive rebounds per game (598 rebounds/24 games) this season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.4

Bucknell has averaged 24.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,363 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Bucknell has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,552/3,436) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 29th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Lehigh Defensive Stats & Trends:

Lehigh has averaged 25.5 defensive rebounds per game (562 rebounds/22 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.4

Lehigh has averaged 6.6 steals per game (146 steals/22 games) this season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Lehigh has averaged 25.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,358 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Lehigh has forced 12.5 turnovers per game (274 turnovers/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 12.0


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