American vs Bucknell Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: American vs Bucknell

The American Eagles go up against the Bucknell Bison, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, February 18.

American and Bucknell are capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 139.5 as a great pick at odds of -110.

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American Eagles won their previous game, beating Army Black Knights at home. It was a 75-63 win.

Bucknell Bison lost on the road in their last game. Boston University Terriers won 82-69.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Bucknell have claimed victory in the last two matchups against American. They won 71-49 at home and 60-59 on the road. We’ve seen six Bucknell wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
American	14-13	2026	1944	82	11-4	3-9	1W
Bucknell	8-19	1815	2080	-265	5-7	3-12	3L

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American vs Bucknell Prediction & Picks

We cover the key American vs Bucknell betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Game Prediction

We’re confident that Over 139.5 is the value play at -110. We’re expecting these college teams to rack up the points, so a total wager could be the way forward.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com regularly track injury updates and pair that with current form. We also tap into a deep stats database to highlight the key numbers that help shape our basketball picks.

Key American vs Bucknell stats:

• The 139.5 line has been covered in the last 5 American games on the road.
• The 139.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 American games on the road.
• The 139.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 American games on the road.
• The 139.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Bucknell games.
• The 139.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Bucknell games at home.

Over 139.5 Probability

According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

American 75 - 68 Bucknell

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American vs Bucknell Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 59% probability of winning this college game, American might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -143 Moneyline betting odds. Bucknell are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +120.

2.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 139.5 right now. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you're keen on Over 139.5, this selection is available at -110.

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Moneyline

American

-143

Bucknell

+120

Point Spread

American -2.5

-110

Bucknell +2.5

-110

Total Points

Under 139.5

-110

Over 139.5

-110

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American Stats

Bucknell Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 149.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 139.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 139.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.10 pts and allowed 69.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.80 pts and allowed 78.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 151.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 139.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 139.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.80 pts and allowed 79.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 73.30 pts and allowed 78.60 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Patriot League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Navy	21-6	2003	1731	272	12-2	9-4	9W
Colgate	15-12	2030	2006	24	8-4	7-8	2L
American	14-13	2026	1944	82	11-4	3-9	1W
Boston University	13-15	2145	2097	48	9-5	4-10	5W
Lehigh	12-15	1985	2029	-44	8-4	4-11	2W
Loyola Maryland	11-16	2028	2048	-20	8-5	3-11	2W
Army	10-17	1954	2090	-136	6-9	4-8	4L
Holy Cross	9-19	1882	2061	-179	6-6	3-13	2L
Lafayette	8-19	1845	1995	-150	5-8	3-11	2L
Bucknell	8-19	1815	2080	-265	5-7	3-12	3L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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