- Iowa is a -25.5 point favorite vs Bucknell
- Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
- Bucknell / Iowa TV channel: BTN
The Bucknell Bison visit Casey's Center to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes on Dec. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Des Moines, IA.
Iowa is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -25.5 (-110).
The Bucknell vs. Iowa Over/Under is 133.5 total points.
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Bucknell vs. Iowa Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Bucknell | +25.5 -110 | O 133.5 -110 | |
| Iowa | -25.5 -110 | U 133.5 -110 |
Bucknell vs Iowa Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Iowa will win this college basketball game with 77.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Bucknell vs Iowa Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Iowa will cover the spread with 64.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Bucknell Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Bucknell has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 34 games (+6.50 Units / 14% ROI)
- Bucknell have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.95 Units / 13% ROI)
- Bucknell have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 18 away games (+4.35 Units / 22% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+3.59 Units / 9% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 18 away games (+3.30 Units / 17% ROI)
Iowa Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Iowa has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 19 games at home (+6.10 Units / 0% ROI)
- Iowa has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+6.05 Units / 27% ROI)
- Iowa has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+5.40 Units / 26% ROI)
- Iowa has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+4.20 Units / 0% ROI)
- Iowa have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+3.35 Units / 16% ROI)
Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Bucknell has a 6-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.55 Units / -4.18% ROI).
- 3-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.3 Units / -47.91% ROI
- 3-9 when betting the Over for -6.9 Units / -52.27% ROI
- 9-3 when betting the Under for +5.7 Units / 43.18% ROI
Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Iowa has a 9-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.8 Units / 56.2% ROI).
- 9-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +7 Units / 0.54% ROI
- 6-4 when betting the Over for +1.6 Units / 13.22% ROI
- 4-6 when betting the Under for -2.6 Units / -21.49% ROI
Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:
Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 50% (826/1,658) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Iowa has averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (244 rebounds/11 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.6
Iowa allowed 38.6 points per game (1,273 points/33 games) in the first half last season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33.8
Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (2,147/4,641) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%
Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:
Bucknell had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (389 assists/ 376 TOs) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Bucknell shot 34% from three (261/767) last season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 33%
Bucknell shot 43% (736/1,715) last season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 43%
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 Defensive Stats & Trends:
Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 50% (826/1,658) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Iowa has averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (244 rebounds/11 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.6
Iowa allowed 38.6 points per game (1,273 points/33 games) in the first half last season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33.8
Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (2,147/4,641) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%
Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:
Bucknell had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (389 assists/ 376 TOs) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Bucknell shot 34% from three (261/767) last season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 33%
Bucknell shot 43% (736/1,715) last season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 43%
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
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