Lehigh vs Bucknell Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 17

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  • Bucknell is a -6.5 point favorite vs Lehigh
  • Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
  • Lehigh / Bucknell TV channel: CBSSN

The Lehigh Mountain Hawks visit Sojka Pavilion to take on the Bucknell Bison on Feb. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Lewisburg, PA, USA.

Bucknell is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Lehigh vs. Bucknell Over/Under is 138.5 total points.

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Lehigh vs. Bucknell Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Lehigh+6.5 -110O 138.5 -105+200
Bucknell -6.5 -110U 138.5 -115-250

Lehigh vs Bucknell Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Bucknell will win this college basketball game with 61.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Lehigh vs Bucknell Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Lehigh will cover the spread with 51.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Lehigh has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Lehigh have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 18 away games (+1.20 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Lehigh has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 31 games (+1.15 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Lehigh has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 18 away games (+0.90 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Bucknell have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 34 games (+8.80 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Bucknell have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 34 games (+8.55 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 34 games (+8.55 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 34 games (+8.14 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+6.40 Units / 37% ROI)

Lehigh Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Lehigh has a 11-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.25 Units / -8.88% ROI).

  • 8-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.95 Units / -31.57% ROI
  • 8-15 when betting the Over for -8.5 Units / -33.6% ROI
  • 15-8 when betting the Under for +6.2 Units / 24.51% ROI

Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bucknell has a 16-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.9 Units / 16.39% ROI).

  • 13-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.55 Units / -7.83% ROI
  • 16-11 when betting the Over for +3.9 Units / 13.13% ROI
  • 11-16 when betting the Under for -6.6 Units / -22.22% ROI

Lehigh Offensive Stats & Trends:

Lehigh shot 32% from three (222/692) last season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Lehigh has averaged 7.7 offensive rebounds per game (193 rebounds/25 games) this season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.1

Lehigh had a TS% of 47% last season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 46%

Lehigh has averaged 1.24 points per shot (1,760 points/1,416 shots) this season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:

Bucknell has averaged 1.30 points per shot (1,975 points/1,516 shots) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Bucknell has averaged 13.6 turnovers per game (366 turnovers/27 games) this season — tied for 24th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Bucknell has a 37% free throw rate (564 free throw attempts/1,516 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 29%

Bucknell shot 34% from three (261/767) last season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 33%

Lehigh Defensive Stats & Trends:

Lehigh averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (815 rebounds/31 games) last season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.0

Lehigh has averaged 24.6 defensive rebounds per game (615 rebounds/25 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Lehigh has averaged 25.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,430 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Lehigh averaged 7.2 steals per game (223 steals/31 games) last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Bucknell Defensive Stats & Trends:

Bucknell has averaged 6.7 steals per game (180 steals/27 games) this season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Bucknell has forced 12.4 turnovers per game (336 turnovers/27 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 11.3

Bucknell has 180 steals this season — 2nd most among Patriot League Teams

Bucknell has averaged 24.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,426 rebounds/59 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.2


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