- Bucknell is a -2.5 point favorite vs Rider
- Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
- Bucknell / Rider TV channel: ESPN+
The Bucknell Bison visit Alumni Gymnasium to take on the Rider Broncs on Dec. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Lawrenceville, NJ.
Bucknell is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).
The Bucknell vs. Rider Over/Under is 136.5 total points.
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Bucknell vs. Rider Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Bucknell | -2.5 -110 | O 136.5 -105 | -150 |
| Rider | +2.5 -110 | U 136.5 -115 | 125 |
Bucknell vs Rider Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Bucknell will win this college basketball game with 53.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Bucknell vs Rider Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Bucknell will cover the spread with 52.4% confidence for today’s game.
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Bucknell Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Bucknell has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 33 games (+5.50 Units / 12% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+4.84 Units / 13% ROI)
- Bucknell have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.95 Units / 10% ROI)
- Bucknell have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 17 away games (+3.35 Units / 18% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
Rider Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Rider has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.35 Units / 18% ROI)
- Rider have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.35 Units / 24% ROI)
- Rider has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.65 Units / 2% ROI)
- Rider has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+0.06 Units / 0% ROI)
- Rider has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.06 Units / 0% ROI)
Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Bucknell has a 5-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.55 Units / -12.86% ROI).
- 2-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.3 Units / -62.39% ROI
- 3-8 when betting the Over for -5.8 Units / -47.93% ROI
- 8-3 when betting the Under for +4.7 Units / 38.84% ROI
Rider Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Rider has a 1-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.45 Units / -58.17% ROI).
- 0-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -10 Units / -100% ROI
- 2-5 when betting the Over for -3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI
- 5-2 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI
Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:
Bucknell has allowed an average of 1.46 points per shot (814 points/557 shots) this season — tied for 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Bucknell has allowed opponents to shoot 42% from three (108/258) this season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Bucknell has allowed 10.8 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.7
Bucknell has averaged 21.7 defensive rebounds per game (217 rebounds/10 games) this season — tied for 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.9
Rider Offensive Stats & Trends:
Bucknell has 947 turnovers since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Patriot League Teams
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 had a TS% of 47% last season — 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 46%
Bucknell is shooting 40% (223/560) this season — 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Bucknell Defensive Stats & Trends:
Bucknell has allowed an average of 1.46 points per shot (814 points/557 shots) this season — tied for 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Bucknell has allowed opponents to shoot 42% from three (108/258) this season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Bucknell has allowed 10.8 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.7
Bucknell has averaged 21.7 defensive rebounds per game (217 rebounds/10 games) this season — tied for 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.9
Rider Defensive Stats & Trends:
Bucknell has 947 turnovers since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Patriot League Teams
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 had a TS% of 47% last season — 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 46%
Bucknell is shooting 40% (223/560) this season — 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
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