Bucknell vs. Boston University betting: College basketball preview for February 12

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The Boston University Terriers (12-13, 6-6 Patriot League) visit the Bucknell Bison (11-14, 7-5 Patriot League) after losing six road games in a row. The Bison are favored by 5.5 points in the matchup, which starts at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The matchup’s point total is set at 131.5.

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Bucknell vs. Boston University betting lines

  • Bucknell moneyline odds to win: -242
  • Boston University moneyline odds to win: +196
  • Spread: Bucknell (-5.5)
  • Total: 131.5

Bucknell statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Bucknell has done a better job covering the spread on the road (10-3-0) than it has at home (5-6-0).
  • In home games, the Bison go over the total 54.5% of the time (six of 11 games). They hit the over more often in away games, eclipsing the total in 61.5% of games (eight of 13).
  • Bucknell has won a higher percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 7-2 (.778). In away games as a moneyline favorite, it sports a record of 1-1 (.500).

Recent trends

  • The Bison have seen an increase in scoring recently, racking up 78.9 points per game in their last 10 outings, 5.9 points more than the 73.0 they’ve scored this season.
  • Bucknell’s defense has been more porous as of late, as the team has given up 76.0 points per game during its last 10 compared to the 75.2 points per game its opponents average this season.
  • The Bison’s last 10 outings have seen them make 8.9 three-pointers per game while shooting 39.7% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are up from their 2024-25 averages of 8.2 makes and 34.1%.

Bucknell betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 15-10-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 10-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 5-7-0; As Underdog: 10-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 14-11-0 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 8-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-4 (Home: 7-2; Away: 1-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-10 (Home: 1-1; Away: 2-9)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.2 (161st in nation) 44.0 (197th) 30.4 (287th) 32.6 (267th) 13.2 (218th) 12.7 (302nd)

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Boston University statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • In 2024-25 against the spread, Boston University has a better winning percentage at home (.667, 8-4-0 record) than away (.250, 3-9-0).
  • Looking at the over/under, Terriers games have finished over more frequently at home (six of 12, 50%) than on the road (four of 12, 33.3%).

Recent trends

  • While the Terriers are scoring 66.4 points per game in 2024-25, they have fallen short of that over their past 10 games, amassing 64.2 points per contest.
  • Over its last 10 games, Boston University is surrendering 67.6 points per game, compared to its season average of 67.7 points allowed.
  • Over their last 10 games, the Terriers are sinking 6.8 threes per game, 1.1 fewer threes than their season average (7.9). They also own a lower three-point percentage over their past 10 games (31.1%) compared to their season average (33.6%).

Boston University betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-13-0 (Home: 8-4-0; Away: 3-9-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 0-2-0 (As Favorite: 8-6-0; As Underdog: 4-7-0)
  • O-U-P: 10-15-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 4-8-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-5 (Home: 8-3; Away: 0-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-8 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-8)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.8 (239th in nation) 44.8 (250th) 31.3 (233rd) 26.4 (seventh) 12.2 (284th) 12.4 (280th)
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