The Bucknell Bison (6-10, 2-1 Patriot League) are just 3-point underdogs as they look to break a seven-game road losing streak when they take on the American Eagles (7-9, 1-2 Patriot League) on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Bender Arena. The contest airs at 4:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The point total is set at 130.5 in the matchup.
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American Cover -3 vs Bucknell -110
American vs. Bucknell betting lines
- American moneyline odds to win: -157
- Bucknell moneyline odds to win: +131
- Spread: American (-3)
- Total: 130.5
American statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, American has played better at home, covering three times in four home games, and two times in eight road games.
- The Eagles have hit the over on the over/under in a higher percentage of games at home (75%) than road tilts (62.5%).
- As a moneyline favorite, American has won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (.500) compared to away games (.000).
Recent trends
- The Eagles have seen an uptick in scoring recently, putting up 72.7 points per game in their last 10 outings, 3.7 points more than the 69.0 they’ve scored this year.
- The last 10 games have seen American concede 1.2 fewer points per game (70.4) than its season-long average (71.6).
- The Eagles’ past 10 outings have seen them make 9.4 three-pointers per game while shooting 35.2% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are up compared to their 2024-25 averages of 8.6 makes and 33.4%.
American betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-7-0 (Home: 3-1-0; Away: 2-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 1-3-0; As Underdog: 6-4-0)
- O-U-P: 9-5-0 (Home: 3-1-0; Away: 5-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-3 (Home: 1-1; Away: 0-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-6 (Home: 2-0; Away: 0-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.6 (252nd in nation) | 46.3 (309th) | 28.4 (345th) | 30.9 (172nd) | 12.8 (255th) | 11.1 (138th) |
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Bucknell statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Bucknell’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .429 (3-4-0). On the road, it is 1.000 (8-0-0).
- Bison games have finished above the over/under less often at home (three times out of seven) than away (four of eight) this year.
- The Bison, as moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-1) than on the road (1-6) this season.
Recent trends
- In their past 10 games, the Bison are posting 61.8 points per contest, 7.0 fewer points than their season average (68.8).
- Over its past 10 games, Bucknell is surrendering 70.6 points per contest, 3.2 fewer points than its season average (73.8).
- The Bison are draining 7.2 treys per game in their last 10 games, which is 0.6 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (7.8). In addition, they own a lower three-point percentage over their last 10 games (28.6%) compared to their season average from downtown (30.8%).
Bucknell betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-5-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 8-0-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3+: 7-1-0 (As Favorite: 3-4-0; As Underdog: 8-1-0)
- O-U-P: 7-9-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 4-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-3 (Home: 3-2; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-7 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.1 (306th in nation) | 42.5 (147th) | 31.3 (268th) | 35.5 (342nd) | 12.6 (270th) | 13.9 (332nd) |
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