Army Favored to Defend Home Court Against Bucknell in Patriot League Matchup
– The Army Black Knights are favored to defeat the Bucknell Bison when the two Patriot League rivals meet at Christl Arena in West Point, New York, today. Tip-off is scheduled for .
Both teams currently hold a 5-11 record in conference play, tied with Holy Cross for last place in the Patriot League standings. Army enters the game with an overall record of 11-18, while Bucknell is 8-21.
The Black Knights won the first meeting between these teams on , with a final score of 87-84.
Spread and Moneyline
According to the latest odds, Army is a 3.5-point favorite over Bucknell. The moneyline currently lists Army at -160 and Bucknell at +134.
Over/Under
The over/under for total points scored in the game is set at 141.5.
Model Predictions
The SportsLine Projection Model has simulated this game 10,000 times, and its predictions suggest Army has a strong chance of winning. The model is currently on a 20-11 run on top-rated college basketball side picks and an 11-1 run on its top-rated over/under picks dating back to last season.
Dimers’ advanced college basketball model also projects Army as the most likely winner, giving them a 59% chance of victory. Their predicted final score is Army 73, Bucknell 71.
BetMGM’s model predicts Army will win with 61.8% confidence. The model also suggests Army will cover the spread with 53.3% confidence.
Recent Trends and Best Bets
Several recent trends suggest potential betting opportunities. Bucknell has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 15 away games. They have also hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games and the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games.
Army has shown a strong tendency to stay under the total points threshold, hitting the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 9 games and the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games. They have also hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games.
According to CBS Sports, before making any Bucknell vs. Army picks, It’s advisable to check out the men’s college basketball predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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