Boston University vs. Bucknell betting: College basketball preview for Feb. 14

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The Boston University Terriers (11-15, 6-7 Patriot League) will look to extend a three-game winning streak when they host the Bucknell Bison (8-18, 5-8 Patriot League) on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Case Gym as 5.5-point favorites. The game airs at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 139.5 points.

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Boston University vs. Bucknell betting lines

  • Boston University moneyline odds to win: -279
  • Bucknell moneyline odds to win: +221
  • Spread: Boston University (-5.5)
  • Total: 139.5

Boston University statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread, Boston University has performed worse when playing at home, covering four times in 10 home games, and six times in 14 road games.
  • In home games, the Terriers eclipse the total 70% of the time (seven of 10 games). They’ve hit the over in 57.1% of away games (eight of 14 contests).
  • Boston University has won a lower percentage of its matchups as a moneyline favorite at home, going 5-4 (.556). In away games as a moneyline favorite, it has a record of 3-2 (.600).

Recent trends

  • The Terriers have seen an increase in scoring lately, putting up 78.6 points per game in their last 10 contests, 2.5 points more than the 76.1 they’ve scored this season.
  • Boston University’s points-allowed average over its last 10 games (77.3) is 1.5 more points per game than the team is allowing over the entire season (75.8).
  • The Terriers’ last 10 contests have seen them make 8.8 three-pointers per game while shooting 38.1% from deep. Both numbers are down compared to their 2025-26 averages of 9.4 makes and 38.7%.

Boston University betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 11-14-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 6-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 7-8-0; As Underdog: 4-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 16-9-0 (Home: 7-3-0; Away: 8-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-6 (Home: 5-4; Away: 3-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-9 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-8)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
49.1 (27th in nation) 46.8 (315th) 29.4 (311th) 28.2 (36th) 14.7 (130th) 10.8 (144th)

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Bucknell statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Bucknell’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .364 (4-7-0). Away, it is .417 (5-7-0).
  • Looking at the over/under, Bison games have finished over more frequently at home (six of 11, 54.5%) than away (three of 12, 25%).
  • The Bison, when moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-4) than away (2-8) this season.

Recent trends

  • The Bison are putting up 72.9 points per game over their previous 10 games, compared to their season average of 67.2.
  • While Bucknell is ceding 76.8 points per game in 2025-26, it has been worse over its last 10 games, allowing 77.6 points per contest.
  • Over their previous 10 games, the Bison are sinking 7.2 three-pointers per game, 0.3 fewer threes than their season average (7.5). They also sport a worse three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (30.1%) compared to their season average (30.6%).

Bucknell betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 11-15-0 (Home: 4-7-0; Away: 5-7-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 3-8-0 (As Favorite: 4-4-0; As Underdog: 7-11-0)
  • O-U-P: 9-17-0 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 3-9-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-3 (Home: 5-2; Away: 1-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-15 (Home: 0-4; Away: 2-8)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
41.1 (342nd in nation) 47.0 (320th) 28.3 (341st) 32.7 (278th) 12.9 (265th) 12.3 (293rd)
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