- Bucknell is a -4.5 point favorite vs Lafayette
- Total (Over/Under): 130.5 points
- Lafayette / Bucknell TV channel: ESPN+
The Lafayette Leopards visit Sojka Pavilion to take on the Bucknell Bison on Jan. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Lewisburg, PA.
Bucknell is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-105).
The Lafayette vs. Bucknell Over/Under is 130.5 total points.
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Lafayette vs. Bucknell Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Lafayette | +4.5 -115 | O 130.5 -110 | +155 |
| Bucknell | -4.5 -105 | U 130.5 -110 | -190 |
Lafayette vs Bucknell Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Bucknell will win this college basketball game with 74.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Lafayette vs Bucknell Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Bucknell will cover the spread with 64.3% confidence for today’s game.
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Lafayette Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Lafayette has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 30 games (+11.80 Units / 34% ROI)
- Lafayette has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.25 Units / 25% ROI)
- Lafayette has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+3.80 Units / 12% ROI)
- Lafayette have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.45 Units / 15% ROI)
- Lafayette has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 15 away games (+2.15 Units / 13% ROI)
Bucknell Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Bucknell have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 33 games (+12.15 Units / 33% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+5.35 Units / 33% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.05 Units / 13% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
- Bucknell have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+3.25 Units / 9% ROI)
Lafayette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Lafayette has a 8-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.55 Units / 17.89% ROI).
- 4-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.5 Units / -43.23% ROI
- 7-5 when betting the Over for +1.5 Units / 10.49% ROI
- 5-7 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / -18.88% ROI
Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Bucknell has a 10-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.6 Units / 33.84% ROI).
- 5-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.65 Units / -28.33% ROI
- 7-8 when betting the Over for -1.8 Units / -10.91% ROI
- 8-7 when betting the Under for +0.3 Units / 1.82% ROI
Lafayette Offensive Stats & Trends:
Lafayette averaged 61.9 points per game (1,920 points/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6
Lafayette had 13.7 free throw attempts per game last season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2
Lafayette shot 31% from three (217/705) last season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Lafayette has averaged 10.8 turnovers per game (151 turnovers/14 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 12.2
Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:
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 is shooting 63% from the free throw line (200/316) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Bucknell had 15.8 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 26th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2
Bucknell averaged 1.22 points per shot (2,099 points/1,715 shots) last season — tied for 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.18
Lafayette Defensive Stats & Trends:
Lafayette averaged 23.7 defensive rebounds per game (736 rebounds/31 games) last season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.0
Lafayette has averaged 6.4 steals per game (89 steals/14 games) this season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.2
Lafayette averaged 6.6 steals per game (205 steals/31 games) last season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.2
Lafayette has 294 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th fewest among Patriot League Teams
Bucknell Defensive Stats & Trends:
Bucknell has averaged 26.8 defensive rebounds per game (402 rebounds/15 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Bucknell has 106 steals this season — most among Patriot League Teams
Bucknell has averaged 7.1 steals per game (106 steals/15 games) this season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.2
Bucknell has 300 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd most among Patriot League Teams
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