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Saturday’s Patriot League action features a near pick’em spot as the Boston Terriers visit the Bucknell Bison at Sojka Pavilion. Tipoff is scheduled for 2:00 PM ET, with Boston slightly favored on the road at -1.5. The total sits at 140.5, a moderate number for two teams that lean slower in pace but can shoot from deep.
Boston (10–11, 5–5 Patriot) has been streaky, alternating wins and losses through January. Bucknell (9–12, 4–6 Patriot) is tough at home and trending upward with improved offensive execution. This game matters for Patriot League tournament seeding, and it’s a coin-flip by the numbers — which usually means value is hiding somewhere in the details.
Both teams have flaws, but there’s a clear contrast in how they want to score and defend. That makes this one a sharp betting opportunity on both the spread and total.
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Boston Terriers vs Bucknell Bison Odds
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| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Terriers | -136 | -1.5 (-115) | O 140.5 |
| Bucknell Bison | +106 | +1.5 (-110) | U 140.5 |
Boston Terriers Betting Form
Boston comes in playing relatively disciplined ball, but they’ve struggled to create consistent offense on the road. They lean on halfcourt execution, spacing the floor for spot-up shooting, and rely heavily on limiting turnovers. When they get clean looks, they convert — but long droughts have been a recurring issue.
Defensively, they’re solid but not special. The Terriers do a good job defending without fouling, which keeps opponents off the line, but they don’t force many turnovers or control the boards well. It often puts pressure on their offense to be sharp — especially in tight road games like this one.
Check the Boston Terriers injury report for clarity on their backcourt rotation, which has seen some mid-season adjustments. You can dive into recent form at the Boston Terriers stats and results page.
Bucknell Bison Betting Form
Bucknell has quietly become a strong home performer, winning four of their last six in Lewisburg. They shoot it well from deep and get more aggressive at home in terms of pushing pace and attacking the glass. When their shooters get hot, they can hang with anyone in the conference.
Defensively, it’s still hit-or-miss. Bucknell gives up too many clean looks from three and has trouble defending pick-and-roll actions. But they’ve started to rebound better and keep games within reach — especially when they avoid early foul trouble.
Be sure to monitor the Bucknell Bison injury report for any last-minute changes. For overall performance data, visit the Bucknell Bison schedule and stats.
Boston Terriers vs Bucknell Bison Matchup Breakdown
This one comes down to execution in the halfcourt and who controls pace. Boston prefers a slower, grind-it-out game with minimal mistakes. Bucknell is slightly more tempo-flexible and will take early shots when they see openings — especially at home.
Shot profile leans slightly to Bucknell — they shoot a higher rate of threes and hit more of them at home. But Boston’s ability to limit free throws and take care of the ball could frustrate Bucknell’s rhythm if this turns into a possession-by-possession grind.
Key angles:
- Boston is top-50 in fewest fouls per game — limits opponent free points
- Bucknell hits 3s at a higher rate — better shooting splits at home
- Rebounding edge favors Bucknell slightly, especially offensively
- Experience and bench depth slightly favor Boston
It’s a tight statistical matchup, but slight edges on shot quality and home energy could tilt it.
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Boston Terriers vs Bucknell Bison Predictions and Best Bets
The number here reflects what it should — this is close. But I lean Bucknell +1.5 at home. They’ve been more comfortable on their own floor, and Boston’s scoring volatility makes them tough to back as road chalk. If this line moves toward a pick’em or flips, that strengthens Bucknell’s case.
The total is trickier. 140.5 is pretty efficient, but I lean slightly Under. Both teams have slow stretches, and Boston’s foul avoidance should limit easy points. If Bucknell isn’t lighting it up from three, this could crawl into the 60s.
Also consider a live under if the first few minutes are fast but inefficient. This game could tighten quickly.
Best Bet: Bucknell Bison +1.5 (-110).
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