The American Eagles (15-10, 7-7 Patriot) visit the Bucknell Bison (10-17, 3-11 Patriot) in a matchup of Patriot rivals at Sojka Pavilion, tipping off at 7:00 PM ET on Monday, February 13, 2023.
Monday’s matchup between the Eagles and the Bison features the Eagles as close 2-point favorites. The game’s over/under is 130.5.
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American Betting Line, Matchup Info Vs. Bucknell
- When: Monday, February 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Sojka Pavilion in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: CBS Sports
- Spread Favorite: American -2
- Moneyline Favorite: American -135
- Moneyline Underdog: Bucknell +111
- Over/Under: 130.5 points
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American Betting Trends
- The Eagles have compiled a 12-13-0 record against the spread this season.
- American has covered the spread twice when favored by 2 points or more this season (in 11 opportunities).
- The Eagles have won in eight, or 61.5%, of the 13 contests they have been named as odds-on favorites in this year.
- American has yet to enter a game this year with shorter moneyline odds than -135.
- So far this season, 12 out of the Eagles’ 25 games have hit the over.
- American and its opponents have gone over 130.5 combined points in 12 of 25 games this season.
- The average total in Eagles contests this year is 131.5, 1.0 more point than this game’s over/under.
American Top Performers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Rogers | 25 | 12.8 | 5.5 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Johnny O’Neil | 23 | 10.5 | 6.4 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| Colin Smalls | 17 | 10.2 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.8 |
| Elijah Stephens | 25 | 9.4 | 2.2 | 4.0 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Geoff Sprouse | 25 | 8.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 1.8 |
American Season Stats
- American’s +32 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 1.3 points per game) is a result of scoring 66.4 points per game (312th in college basketball) while allowing 65.1 per contest (54th in college basketball).
- The Eagles win the rebound battle by 2.2 boards on average. They collect 28.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 357th in college basketball, while their opponents grab 26.4 per outing.
- The Eagles’ offense has been less productive in Patriot contests this season, scoring 65.0 points per contest, compared to their season average of 66.4 PPG.
- American’s defense has been less effective in Patriot action this year, conceding 66.3 points per contest, compared to its season average of 65.1 PPG allowed.
- The Eagles are draining 6.1 threes per game this season in conference contests, which is 0.7 fewer threes per game than their season average (6.8). They also sport a lower three-point percentage in Patriot action (34.5%) compared to overall (36.0%).
- American is averaging 68.7 points per game at home. When playing on the road, it is averaging 64.6 points per contest.
- The Eagles are giving up 65.7 points per game at home. On the road, they are allowing 64.6.
American Recent And Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/28/2023 | Navy | W 73-69 | Away | +4.5 |
| 2/1/2023 | Bucknell | L 78-71 | Home | -7.5 |
| 2/4/2023 | Colgate | W 61-60 | Home | +5.5 |
| 2/8/2023 | Boston University | L 60-54 | Away | +2 |
| 2/11/2023 | Holy Cross | L 74-66 | Home | -10.5 |
| 2/13/2023 | Bucknell | – | Away | -2 |
| 2/18/2023 | Lehigh | – | Home | – |
| 2/22/2023 | Navy | – | Home | – |
| 2/25/2023 | Loyola (MD) | – | Away | – |
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Bucknell Betting Trends
- Bucknell has covered 10 times in 26 matchups with a spread this season.
- The Bison are 6-5-1 ATS this season when playing as at least 2-point underdogs.
- Bucknell has entered the game as underdogs 14 times this season and won four, or 28.6%, of those games.
- The Bison have not entered a game this season as a bigger underdog on the moneyline than the +111 odds on them winning this game.
- In Bucknell’s 26 chances this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total 12 times.
- The Bison have played 18 games this season that ended with a combined score higher than 130.5 points.
- The average total for Bucknell’s games this season has been 136.6, 6.1 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Bucknell Top Performers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Rice | 27 | 14.4 | 2.7 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 2.1 |
| Alex Timmerman | 27 | 11.5 | 6.6 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| Andre Screen | 25 | 11.0 | 5.8 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| Jack Forrest | 17 | 8.4 | 3.7 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Elvin Edmonds IV | 26 | 6.3 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
Bucknell Season Stats
- The Bison have a -26 scoring differential, putting up 67.8 points per game (276th in college basketball) and giving up 68.8 (155th in college basketball).
- Bucknell pulls down 32.6 rebounds per game (218th in college basketball) while allowing 31.0 per contest to opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 1.6 boards per game.
- The Bison have averaged 3.7 fewer points in Patriot action (64.1) than overall (67.8).
- Bucknell has conceded 1.7 more points per game in Patriot action (70.5) than overall (68.8).
- From beyond the arc, the Bison are making 6.3 treys in conference games (compared to 7.2 for the season), and shooting 30.3% in conference (versus 34.9% overall).
- Bucknell is putting up more points at home (67.9 per game) than away (67.0).
- At home the Bison are allowing 64.7 points per game, 8.5 fewer points than they are away (73.2).
Bucknell Recent And Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/28/2023 | Loyola (MD) | L 80-66 | Away | +0.5 |
| 2/1/2023 | American | W 78-71 | Away | +7.5 |
| 2/4/2023 | Army | W 73-67 | Home | +2.5 |
| 2/8/2023 | Navy | L 71-65 | Away | +8.5 |
| 2/11/2023 | Colgate | L 76-56 | Home | +11 |
| 2/13/2023 | American | – | Home | +2 |
| 2/18/2023 | Boston University | – | Away | – |
| 2/22/2023 | Lehigh | – | Away | – |
| 2/25/2023 | Lafayette | – | Home | – |
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