Bucknell vs Loyola (MD) Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 28

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  • Bucknell (16-13) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Loyola (MD) (11-17)
  • Total (Over/Under): 132.5 points
  • Bucknell / Loyola (MD) TV channel: ESPN+

The Bucknell Bison (16-13) visit Reitz Arena to take on the Loyola (MD) Greyhounds (11-17) on Feb. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Baltimore, MD.

Bucknell is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

The Bucknell vs. Loyola (MD) Over/Under is 132.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Bucknell-3.5 -115O 132.5 -105-185
Loyola (MD) +3.5 -105U 132.5 -115+150

Bucknell vs Loyola (MD) Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Loyola (MD) will win this college basketball game with 51.0% 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 Loyola (MD) will cover the spread with 60.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Bucknell have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 17 away games (+3.45 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Bucknell have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.25 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.20 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 17 away games (+1.95 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Loyola Maryland has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Loyola Maryland have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+3.20 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Loyola Maryland has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.80 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Loyola Maryland has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)

Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bucknell has a 15-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.75 Units / 2.35% ROI).

  • 10-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.65 Units / -5.08% ROI
  • 13-16 when betting the Over for -4.6 Units / -14.42% ROI
  • 16-13 when betting the Under for +1.7 Units / 5.33% ROI

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

Loyola (MD) has a 11-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.7 Units / -25.04% ROI).

  • 5-21 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.1 Units / -24.91% ROI
  • 16-11 when betting the Over for +3.9 Units / 12.66% ROI
  • 11-16 when betting the Under for -6.6 Units / -21.43% ROI

Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:

Bucknell has averaged 66.0 points per game (1,717 points/26 games) this season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.0

Bucknell has 16.2 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3

Bucknell has averaged 7.6 offensive rebounds per game (197 rebounds/26 games) this season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9

Bucknell has averaged 1.24 points per shot (1,717 points/1,384 shots) this season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.18

Loyola (MD) Offensive Stats & Trends:

Loyola (MD) has averaged 65.9 points per game (3,756 points/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.5

Loyola (MD) has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (313 assists/ 334 TOs) this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Loyola (MD) has averaged 63.9 points per game (1,534 points/24 games) this season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.0

Loyola (MD) has averaged 13.9 turnovers per game (334 turnovers/24 games) this season — 13th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Bucknell Defensive Stats & Trends:

Bucknell has forced 10.1 turnovers per game (587 turnovers/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Bucknell has averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,391 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Bucknell has allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (210/616) this season — tied for 5th highest among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Bucknell has 154 steals this season — 5th fewest among Patriot League Teams

Loyola (MD) Defensive Stats & Trends:

Loyola (MD) has averaged 22.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,270 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Loyola (MD) has averaged 6.9 steals per game (391 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Loyola (MD) has 391 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd most among Patriot League Teams

Loyola (MD) has allowed an average of 1.28 points per shot (1,735 points/1,354 shots) this season — tied for 27th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23


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