Navy vs Bucknell Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 9

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  • Bucknell is a -5.5 point favorite vs Navy
  • Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
  • Navy / Bucknell TV channel: CBSSN

The Navy Midshipmen visit Sojka Pavilion to take on the Bucknell Bison on Mar. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EDT in Lewisburg, PA, USA.

Bucknell is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

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

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Navy vs. Bucknell Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Navy+5.5 -110O 138.5 -105+195
Bucknell -5.5 -110U 138.5 -115-235

Navy vs Bucknell Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Bucknell will win this college basketball game with 78.4% 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 54.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Navy has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 7 games (+5.90 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Navy has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.13 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Navy have covered the Spread in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Navy has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games (+3.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Navy has hit the Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 33 games (+11.29 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Bucknell have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 33 games (+8.80 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 33 games (+6.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Bucknell have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 33 games (+6.20 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)

Navy Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Navy has a 16-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.5 Units / -1.46% ROI).

  • 13-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.35 Units / -22% ROI
  • 17-14 when betting the Over for +1.6 Units / 4.69% ROI
  • 14-17 when betting the Under for -4.7 Units / -13.78% ROI

Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bucknell has a 20-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+7.8 Units / 22.03% ROI).

  • 18-14 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.45 Units / 2.46% ROI
  • 18-14 when betting the Over for +2.6 Units / 7.39% ROI
  • 14-18 when betting the Under for -5.8 Units / -16.48% ROI

Navy Offensive Stats & Trends:

Navy averaged 11.1 offensive rebounds per game (332 rebounds/30 games) last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 8.4

Navy had 332 offensive rebounds last season — most among Patriot League Teams

Navy had 20.1 free throw attempts per game last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 16.1

Navy has averaged 11.5 offensive rebounds per game (367 rebounds/32 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 9.1

Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:

Bucknell has averaged 1.32 points per shot (2,366 points/1,796 shots) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.24

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 has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (437 assists/ 421 TOs) this season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Bucknell has 20.3 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 16.5

Navy Defensive Stats & Trends:

Navy averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (671 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Navy forced 13.1 turnovers per game (392 turnovers/30 games) last season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 10.8

Navy has averaged 24.8 defensive rebounds per game (794 rebounds/32 games) this season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Navy stole the ball 206 times last season — 4th most among Patriot League Teams

Bucknell Defensive Stats & Trends:

Bucknell has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (816/1,884) this season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 45%

Bucknell has averaged 25.8 defensive rebounds per game (825 rebounds/32 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Bucknell has averaged 24.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,566 rebounds/64 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Bucknell has 406 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd most among Patriot League Teams


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