Bucknell vs Loyola (MD) Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 26

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  • Bucknell is a -2.5 point favorite vs Loyola (MD)
  • Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
  • Bucknell / Loyola (MD) TV channel: ESPN+

The Bucknell Bison visit Reitz Arena to take on the Loyola (MD) Greyhounds on Feb. 26. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Baltimore, MD, USA.

Bucknell is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Bucknell vs. Loyola (MD) Over/Under is 140.5 total points.

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Bucknell vs. Loyola (MD) Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Bucknell-2.5 -110O 140.5 -115-155
Loyola (MD) +2.5 -110U 140.5 -105+125

Bucknell vs Loyola (MD) Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Bucknell will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Bucknell vs Loyola (MD) Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Bucknell will cover the spread with 53.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Bucknell has hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 33 games (+11.34 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Bucknell have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 33 games (+10.90 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Bucknell have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 33 games (+9.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 33 games (+9.55 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Loyola Maryland has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+6.55 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Loyola Maryland has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Loyola Maryland has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.25 Units / 4% ROI)

Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bucknell has a 18-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.9 Units / 21.5% ROI).

  • 15-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.55 Units / -3.02% ROI
  • 16-13 when betting the Over for +1.7 Units / 5.33% ROI
  • 13-16 when betting the Under for -4.6 Units / -14.42% ROI

Loyola (MD) Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Loyola (MD) has a 12-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.35 Units / -11.75% ROI).

  • 10-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.55 Units / -20% ROI
  • 17-9 when betting the Over for +7.1 Units / 24.83% ROI
  • 9-17 when betting the Under for -9.7 Units / -33.92% ROI

Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:

Bucknell has averaged 1.31 points per shot (2,126 points/1,628 shots) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Bucknell has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (392 assists/ 390 TOs) this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Bucknell is shooting 66% from the free throw line (390/592) this season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Bucknell has averaged 13.4 turnovers per game (390 turnovers/29 games) this season — tied for 21st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Loyola (MD) Offensive Stats & Trends:

Loyola Maryland averaged 63.6 points per game (1,908 points/30 games) last season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Loyola Maryland has averaged 10.4 offensive rebounds per game (282 rebounds/27 games) this season — 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 9.3

Loyola Maryland has averaged 13.7 assists per game (370 assists/27 games) this season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Loyola Maryland has 17.2 free throw attempts per game this season — 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 16.4

Bucknell Defensive Stats & Trends:

Bucknell has averaged 25.8 defensive rebounds per game (747 rebounds/29 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Bucknell has 195 steals this season — 2nd most among Patriot League Teams

Bucknell has averaged 25.8 defensive rebounds per game (747 rebounds/29 games) this season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Bucknell has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (740/1,710) this season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 45%

Loyola (MD) Defensive Stats & Trends:

Loyola Maryland has averaged 7.4 steals per game (200 steals/27 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Loyola Maryland has 200 steals this season — most among Patriot League Teams

Loyola Maryland has allowed 70.6 points per game (1,905 points/27 games) this season — 5th highest among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 71.0

Loyola Maryland forced 10.3 turnovers per game (309 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 45th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8


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