The Bucknell Bison (8-19, 5-9 Patriot League) will attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the American Eagles (14-13, 7-7 Patriot League) on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Sojka Pavilion as 3.5-point underdogs. The contest airs at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s over/under is 140.5.
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American Cover -3.5 vs Bucknell -111
American vs. Bucknell betting lines
- American moneyline odds to win: -181
- Bucknell moneyline odds to win: +146
- Spread: American (-3.5)
- Total: 140.5
American statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- When playing at home, American sports a better record against the spread (8-5-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (6-6-0).
- In terms of point totals, the Eagles hit the over less often when playing at home, as they’ve eclipsed the total six times in 13 opportunities this season (46.2%). On the road, they have hit the over seven times in 12 opportunities (58.3%).
- As a moneyline favorite, American has taken seven of 10 games at home, good for a .700 winning percentage. It has won two of four games on the road (.500) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Eagles have been racking up 71.1 points per contest, an average that’s slightly lower than the 75.0 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
- American has been a little improved on the defensive end of the floor recently, allowing 69.0 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 72.0 it has conceded per game this year.
- Over their last 10 outings, the Eagles are making 0.1 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (8.9 compared to 9.0 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from beyond the arc in that span (32.0% compared to 33.4% season-long).
American betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-11-0 (Home: 8-5-0; Away: 6-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 7-5-0 (As Favorite: 8-6-0; As Underdog: 6-5-0)
- O-U-P: 13-12-0 (Home: 6-7-0; Away: 7-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-5 (Home: 7-3; Away: 2-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-8 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.2 (178th in nation) | 45.6 (265th) | 28.9 (326th) | 31.4 (204th) | 13.8 (187th) | 10.8 (149th) |
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Bucknell statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Bucknell has had better results away (5-8-0) than at home (4-7-0).
- In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Bison’s games have finished above the over/under at home (54.5%, six of 11) than on the road (30.8%, four of 13).
- As moneyline underdogs, the Bison have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-4) than away (2-9).
Recent trends
- The Bison are putting up 72.8 points per game in their last 10 games, compared to their season average of 67.2.
- In its past 10 games, Bucknell is allowing 79.1 points per contest, 2.1 more points than its season average (77.0).
- Over their past 10 games, the Bison are making 7.5 treys per game, the same as their season average. They also sport a 30.7% three-point percentage over their previous 10 games, matching their season mark.
Bucknell betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-16-0 (Home: 4-7-0; Away: 5-8-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 5-11-0 (As Favorite: 4-4-0; As Underdog: 7-12-0)
- O-U-P: 10-17-0 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 4-9-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-3 (Home: 5-2; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-16 (Home: 0-4; Away: 2-9)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.3 (338th in nation) | 46.8 (316th) | 28.0 (342nd) | 32.9 (287th) | 13.0 (253rd) | 12.1 (282nd) |
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