Bucknell vs Akron Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 3

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  • Akron is a -23.5 point favorite vs Bucknell
  • Total (Over/Under): 157.5 points
  • Bucknell / Akron TV channel: ESPN+

The Bucknell Bison visit James A. Rhodes Arena to take on the Akron Zips on Dec. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Akron, OH.

Akron is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -23.5 (-110).

The Bucknell vs. Akron Over/Under is 157.5 total points.

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Bucknell vs. Akron Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Bucknell+23.5 -110O 157.5 -1102200
Akron -23.5 -110U 157.5 -110-10000

Bucknell vs Akron Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Akron will win this college basketball game with 79.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Bucknell vs Akron Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Akron will cover the spread with 61.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Bucknell has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+4.79 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 33 games (+3.50 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Bucknell have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 17 away games (+3.35 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Bucknell have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+2.95 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 35 games (+20.80 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 35 games (+11.17 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Akron has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+5.40 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Akron have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+4.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Akron have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+1.60 Units / 7% ROI)

Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bucknell has a 4-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.45 Units / -14.72% ROI).

  • 2-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.95 Units / -52.94% ROI
  • 2-7 when betting the Over for -5.7 Units / -57.58% ROI
  • 7-2 when betting the Under for +4.8 Units / 48.48% ROI

Akron Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Akron has a 6-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.9 Units / 63.64% ROI).

  • 5-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.65 Units / 7.06% ROI
  • 5-2 when betting the Over for +2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI
  • 2-5 when betting the Under for -3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI

Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:

Akron has allowed an average of 1.20 points per shot (529 points/441 shots) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.27

Akron allowed 66.0 points per game (2,243 points/34 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 72.4

Akron allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (217/719) last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Akron allowed 6.4 made three-pointers per game last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 7.4

Akron Offensive Stats & Trends:

Akron has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (153 assists/ 77 TOs) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Akron has an eFG% of 63% this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Akron has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (751 assists/ 475 TOs) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Akron is shooting 54% (254/475) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 47%

Bucknell Defensive Stats & Trends:

Akron has allowed an average of 1.20 points per shot (529 points/441 shots) this season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 1.27

Akron allowed 66.0 points per game (2,243 points/34 games) last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 72.4

Akron allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (217/719) last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Akron allowed 6.4 made three-pointers per game last season — best among Mid-American Teams ; League Avg: 7.4

Akron Defensive Stats & Trends:

Akron has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (153 assists/ 77 TOs) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Akron has an eFG% of 63% this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Akron has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (751 assists/ 475 TOs) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Akron is shooting 54% (254/475) this season — best among Mid-American Teams; League Avg: 47%


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