Bucknell vs Navy Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

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  • Navy (13-11) are -8.5 point favorites vs Bucknell (10-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Bucknell Bison (10-15) visit Navy Alumni Hall to take on the Navy Midshipmen (13-11) on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Annapolis.

Navy is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The Bucknell vs. Navy Over/Under is 135.5 total points.

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Bucknell vs. Navy Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Bucknell+8.5 -110O 135.5 -105+310
Navy -8.5 -110U 135.5 -115-400

Bucknell vs Navy Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Navy will win this game with 69.7% confidence.

Bucknell vs Navy Spread Prediction:

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

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


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  • Bucknell has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 19 away games (+6.40 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 9 away games (+4.80 Units / 49% 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)
  • Bucknell have covered the 1H Spread in their last 3 away games (+3.00 Units / 92% ROI)
  • Navy has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 26 games (+13.40 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Navy has hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 22 games (+7.10 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Navy has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+5.60 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Navy has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 3 games at home (+3.00 Units / 44% ROI)

Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bucknell has gone 9-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-6.4 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 9-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.45 Units / -30.67% ROI
  • 11-13 when betting the Over for -3.3 Units / -12.5% ROI
  • 13-11 when betting the Under for +0.9 Units / 3.41% ROI

Navy Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Navy has gone 12-11 against the spread this college basketball season (-0.1 Units / -0.4% ROI).

  • 11-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -18.8 Units / -38.41% ROI
  • 17-6 when betting the Over for +10.4 Units / 41.11% ROI
  • 6-17 when betting the Under for -12.7 Units / -50.2% ROI

Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:

Bucknell has 15.3 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.1

Bucknell has averaged 7.5 offensive rebounds per game (180 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.5

Bucknell has averaged 6.9 offensive rebounds per game (389 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.4

Bucknell has averaged 1.24 points per shot (1,637 points/1,315 shots) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Navy Offensive Stats & Trends:

Navy has 12.7 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.1

Navy has averaged 9.8 offensive rebounds per game (538 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 8.0

Navy is shooting 39% from three (196/504) this season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Navy has averaged 11.7 turnovers per game (270 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Bucknell Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 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 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 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%

Navy Defensive Stats & Trends:

Navy has 375 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd most among Patriot League Teams

Navy has averaged 24.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,323 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Navy has averaged 6.8 steals per game (375 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Navy has allowed 63.0 points per game (3,464 points/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 69.0


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