Bucknell Bison vs Boston Terriers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bison and Terriers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Terriers at Case Gym in Boston, MA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Patriot League conference contest is set at 134.5 points, with the Terriers being the favored team playing at home against the Bison.
BUCKNELL BISON VS BOSTON TERRIERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Boston Terriers -4.5
This game will be played at Case Gym at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 17th.
WHY BET THE BOSTON TERRIERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Terriers.
- Not only will Boston pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Can Bucknell Stun the Crowd at Case Gym?
Despite their 5-12 overall record, Bucknell has been a solid 2-2 in Patriot League play. They have gone 3-10 in non-conference games, including a 3-6 mark on the road.
So far, Bucknell has been the underdog in 15 of their 17 games, going just 3-12 in those contests. Their average scoring margin on the road this season is -9.2 points per game.
As the underdog this season, Bucknell has gone 6-9 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 5-4 and their last 10 road ATS record is 6-4. Overall, the Bison are 8-9 ATS this year.
Today’s over/under line of 134.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Bucknell’s games this year (135.5). So far, the over/under record for the Bison is 8-8-1. In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 152 points.
In their latest game, Bucknell offense put up 73 points against Colgate. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 47.5% and made 6 threes. The team’s top scorer is Jack Forrest, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 16, while Noah Williamson also maintains a PPG average of 10.9 leading up to the game.
Bucknell’s defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 72.2 points per game. Bucknell’s three-point defense is currently 186th in the country at 8.5 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 46.2% of their shots vs. Bucknell.
Is a Home Win Possible for Boston?
After winning their last two games, Boston University is 7-10 overall and 2-2 in the Patriot League. The Terriers are 3-3 at home this season and have gone 7-3 in their last 10 games at home.
Boston University is 2-1 as the favorite this season and have been the underdog 13 times, going 4-9 in those games. The Terriers have a point differential of +1.0 at home, compared to -5.4 on the road.
As the favorite this season, Boston has a 2-1 record vs. the spread and they are 5-5 in their last 10 games as the favorite. At home, the Terriers have an ATS mark of 3-3 this year and they are 5-4 in their last 10 home games vs. the spread.
Today’s over/under line of 134.5 is right in line with the average over/under line in Boston’s games this season (134.1). So far, 11 of their games have finished with fewer points than today’s line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is just 122 points compared to the season average of 129.5. This year, their over/under record is 6-10.
In their recent matchup, the Boston offense ended with 60 points against Loyola Maryland. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 39.7% and made 10 threes. The team’s top scorer is Miles Brewster, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 10.4, while Otto Landrum also maintains a PPG average of 8.2 leading up to the game.
So far this season, the Boston defense has been performing well, ranking 42nd in the country at 65.2 points allowed per contest. In their previous game vs. Loyola Maryland, the Greyhounds finished with a field goal percentage of 46% and a total of 58 points vs. Boston.