- Syracuse is a -13.5 point favorite vs Bucknell
- Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
- Bucknell / Syracuse TV channel: CW
The Bucknell Bison visit JMA Wireless Dome to take on the Syracuse Orange on Dec. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Syracuse, NY.
Syracuse is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-110).
The Bucknell vs. Syracuse Over/Under is 147.5 total points.
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Bucknell vs. Syracuse Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Bucknell | +13.5 -110 | O 147.5 -110 | +700 |
| Syracuse | -13.5 -110 | U 147.5 -110 | -1100 |
Bucknell vs Syracuse Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Syracuse will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Bucknell vs Syracuse Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Syracuse will cover the spread with 51.1% confidence for today’s game.
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Bucknell Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Bucknell has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 17 away games (+12.65 Units / 64% ROI)
- Bucknell have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 17 away games (+11.85 Units / 63% ROI)
- Bucknell have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 17 away games (+5.50 Units / 29% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 17 away games (+4.35 Units / 24% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.80 Units / 7% ROI)
Syracuse Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Syracuse has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 31 games (+11.65 Units / 32% ROI)
- Syracuse has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 17 games at home (+10.15 Units / 14% ROI)
- Syracuse has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
- Syracuse has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.00 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 / 27.17% ROI).
- 4-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.65 Units / -28.24% ROI
- 7-5 when betting the Over for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI
- 5-7 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI
Syracuse Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Syracuse has a 4-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.55 Units / -21.16% ROI).
- 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -1.76% ROI
- 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
- 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:
Bucknell has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (153 assists/ 181 TOs) this season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Bucknell has attempted 266 free throws this season — most among Patriot League Teams
Bucknell averaged 65.6 points per game (2,099 points/32 games) last season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6
Bucknell had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (389 assists/ 376 TOs) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends:
Syracuse has averaged 1.05 points per shot (365 points/347 shots) in the first half this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.22
Syracuse is shooting 29% from three (57/197) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%
Syracuse is shooting 62% from the free throw line (53/86) in the first half this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 72%
Syracuse has made 5.2 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 8.3
Bucknell Defensive Stats & Trends:
Bucknell has 77 steals this season — tied for 3rd most among Patriot League Teams
Bucknell has averaged 27.1 defensive rebounds per game (325 rebounds/12 games) this season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.2
Bucknell has averaged 6.4 steals per game (77 steals/12 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.2
Bucknell has averaged 24.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,066 rebounds/44 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.1
Syracuse Defensive Stats & Trends:
Syracuse has averaged 4.1 steals per game (45 steals/11 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.4
Syracuse forced 14.2 turnovers per game (342 turnovers/24 games) last season — 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3
Syracuse allowed 76.0 points per game (2,355 points/31 games) last season — tied for 49th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Syracuse averaged 9.0 steals per game (280 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
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