Navy vs Bucknell Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 24

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  • Bucknell (10-9) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Navy (7-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
  • Navy / Bucknell TV channel: ESPN+

The Navy Midshipmen (7-8) visit Sojka Pavilion to take on the Bucknell Bison (10-9) on Jan. 24. 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 (-105).

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

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Navy vs. Bucknell Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Navy+3.5 -115O 135.5 -115+135
Bucknell -3.5 -105U 135.5 -105-160

Navy vs Bucknell Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Bucknell will win this college basketball game with 59.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Navy vs Bucknell Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Navy will cover the spread with 57.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Navy has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 13 away games (+8.65 Units / 58% ROI)
  • Navy have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Navy has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.80 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Navy has hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 27 games (+0.95 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Navy has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 27 games (+0.35 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Bucknell have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 30 games (+7.55 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 30 games (+4.45 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Bucknell have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)

Navy Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Navy has a 8-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 7-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -2 Units / -8.73% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI

Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bucknell has a 10-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI).

  • 5-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.15 Units / -0.89% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting the Over for +0.15 Units / 0.72% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting the Under for -2 Units / -9.55% ROI

Navy Offensive Stats & Trends:

Navy has averaged 10.2 turnovers per game (173 turnovers/17 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Navy has 20.7 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 15.8

Navy has averaged 9.6 offensive rebounds per game (459 rebounds/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 8.0

Navy has a 35% free throw rate (352 free throw attempts/1,006 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 28%

Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:

Bucknell has 14.8 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.5

Bucknell is shooting 74% from the free throw line (557/757) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 68%

Bucknell has 15.5 free throw attempts per game this season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 15.8

Bucknell has averaged 66.7 points per game (3,403 points/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.5

Navy Defensive Stats & Trends:

Navy has averaged 8.6 steals per game (146 steals/17 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Navy has forced 14.6 turnovers per game (248 turnovers/17 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 11.1

Navy has 146 steals this season — most among Patriot League Teams

Navy has averaged 7.5 steals per game (360 steals/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Bucknell Defensive Stats & Trends:

Bucknell has averaged 23.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,220 rebounds/51 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 35% from three (158/450) this season — tied for 40th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Bucknell has forced 10.0 turnovers per game (508 turnovers/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Bucknell has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (395/1,116) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 27th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%


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