- Lehigh is a -2.5 point favorite vs Bucknell
- Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
- Bucknell / Lehigh TV channel: ESPN+
The Bucknell Bison visit Stabler Arena to take on the Lehigh Mountain Hawks on Jan. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Bethlehem, PA.
Lehigh is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).
The Bucknell vs. Lehigh Over/Under is 139.5 total points.
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Bucknell vs. Lehigh Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Bucknell | +2.5 -105 | O 139.5 -110 | +135 |
| Lehigh | -2.5 -115 | U 139.5 -110 | -160 |
Bucknell vs Lehigh Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Lehigh will win this college basketball game with 73.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Bucknell vs Lehigh Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Lehigh will cover the spread with 64.2% confidence for today’s game.
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Bucknell Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Bucknell have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 18 away games (+11.85 Units / 60% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 18 away games (+11.50 Units / 55% ROI)
- Bucknell have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 18 away games (+4.30 Units / 21% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 18 away games (+3.35 Units / 17% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.80 Units / 7% ROI)
Lehigh Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Lehigh have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
- Lehigh has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.25 Units / 7% ROI)
- Lehigh has hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+0.50 Units / 4% ROI)
- Lehigh has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Bucknell has a 8-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.6 Units / 25.09% ROI).
- 4-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.65 Units / -31.16% ROI
- 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI
- 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI
Lehigh Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Lehigh has a 4-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI).
- 3-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.8 Units / -34.39% ROI
- 5-4 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI
- 4-5 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:
Bucknell is shooting 64% from the free throw line (179/281) this season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Bucknell has averaged 15.2 turnovers per game (198 turnovers/13 games) this season — tied for 12th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1
Bucknell has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (166 assists/ 198 TOs) this season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Bucknell has 21.6 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 17.0
Lehigh Offensive Stats & Trends:
Lehigh is shooting 46% (285/618) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 44%
Lehigh has averaged 72.0 points per game (3,026 points/42 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 67.7
Lehigh averaged 72.0 points per game (2,232 points/31 games) last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 66.4
Lehigh averaged 13.3 assists per game (411 assists/31 games) last season — 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 12.9
Bucknell Defensive Stats & Trends:
Bucknell has averaged 6.8 steals per game (89 steals/13 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.2
Bucknell has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (344 rebounds/13 games) this season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Bucknell has 89 steals this season — most among Patriot League Teams
Bucknell has averaged 24.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,085 rebounds/45 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.2
Lehigh Defensive Stats & Trends:
Lehigh has averaged 25.5 defensive rebounds per game (281 rebounds/11 games) this season — 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Lehigh averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (815 rebounds/31 games) last season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.0
Lehigh stole the ball 223 times last season — most among Patriot League Teams
Lehigh has averaged 26.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,096 rebounds/42 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.2
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