Lafayette vs Bucknell Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 2

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  • Bucknell (17-13) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Lafayette (13-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 127.5 points
  • Lafayette / Bucknell TV channel: ESPN+

The Lafayette Leopards (13-16) visit Sojka Pavilion to take on the Bucknell Bison (17-13) on Mar. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Lewisburg, PA.

Bucknell is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Lafayette vs. Bucknell Over/Under is 127.5 total points.

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Lafayette vs. Bucknell Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Lafayette+3.5 -110O 127.5 -110+145
Bucknell -3.5 -110U 127.5 -110-175

Lafayette vs Bucknell Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Bucknell will win this college basketball game with 63.1% 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 Lafayette will cover the spread with 58.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Lafayette has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+7.50 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 15 away games (+7.20 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 17 away games (+6.20 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 17 away games (+1.95 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 32 games (+0.45 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Bucknell have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 28 games (+5.70 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 22 games (+5.60 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the Game Total Under in their last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 92% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.45 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.40 Units / 14% ROI)

Lafayette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Lafayette has a 13-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.6 Units / -14.4% ROI).

  • 10-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.45 Units / -11.8% ROI
  • 12-17 when betting the Over for -6.75 Units / -21.16% ROI
  • 17-12 when betting the Under for +3.75 Units / 11.76% ROI

Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bucknell has a 16-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.75 Units / 5.31% ROI).

  • 11-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.65 Units / -1.9% ROI
  • 13-17 when betting the Over for -5.7 Units / -17.27% ROI
  • 17-13 when betting the Under for +2.7 Units / 8.18% ROI

Lafayette Offensive Stats & Trends:

Lafayette has averaged 62.2 points per game (1,494 points/24 games) this season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.0

Lafayette has averaged 62.3 points per game (3,614 points/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.5

Lafayette has averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,494 points/1,365 shots) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Lafayette is shooting 41% (557/1,365) this season — 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

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

Lafayette Defensive Stats & Trends:

Lafayette has averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (577 rebounds/24 games) this season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Lafayette has averaged 6.7 steals per game (160 steals/24 games) this season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Lafayette has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (1,358/3,181) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Lafayette has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (558/1,355) this season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

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


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