Bucknell vs Akron Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Bucknell vs Akron

The Bucknell Bison go up against the Akron Zips, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, December 3.

There’s a case for taking the -110 that Akron can overcome the -21.5 against Bucknell. They should be capable of a sizeable win and that means we’re backing the favorites against the spread.

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Bucknell Bison lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Cornell Big Red 101-72.

Akron Zips were winners last time out. It was a 105-81 home victory against Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Akron	6-2	769	600	169	5-1	1-1	1W
Bucknell	2-7	599	714	-115	1-3	1-4	7L

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Bucknell vs Akron Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Bucknell vs Akron with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

Akron can finish well clear in this college game and that means we’re going for them against the spread. There is -110 on offer that the favorites are able to cover a -21.5 line.

We only make our basketball picks after confirming the latest college hoops team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Bucknell vs Akron stats:

• The -21.5 line has been covered by Akron in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +21.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bucknell in 3 of their last 5 games.

Akron -21.5 Probability

According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Akron -21.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Bucknell 64 - 90 Akron

There is a speculative wager that can be enjoyed on Akron when it comes to the correct score lines. Taking them to win 90-64 should provide some entertainment.

Bucknell vs Akron Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Akron are red-hot -10000 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 99% chance of winning this college game. For those wanting to back Bucknell, you will find +2000 about the underdogs.

There is a spread of 21.5 and total points has a line of 160.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you fancy Under 160.5, then the odds are -110.

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Moneyline

Bucknell

+2000

Akron

-10000

Point Spread

Bucknell +21.5

-110

Akron -21.5

-110

Total Points

Under 160.5

-110

Over 160.5

-110

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Bucknell Stats

Akron Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +21.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +21.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -21.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -21.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 147.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 153.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 160.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 160.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 67.60 pts and allowed 79.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.50 pts and allowed 79.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 167.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 169.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 160.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 160.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 91.00 pts and allowed 76.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 95.30 pts and allowed 74.50 pts in the last 10 home games

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

Mid-American	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Miami (OH)	6-0	561	408	153	5-0	1-0	6W
Buffalo	8-0	630	556	74	5-0	3-0	8W
Kent State	7-1	778	657	121	6-1	1-0	7W
Akron	6-2	769	600	169	5-1	1-1	1W
Bowling Green	5-2	599	460	139	5-1	0-1	2W
Eastern Michigan	5-3	572	568	4	3-1	2-2	2W
UMass	4-3	546	510	36	3-2	1-1	1W
Toledo	4-3	557	545	12	2-2	2-1	1L
Central Michigan	3-4	531	518	13	3-1	0-3	1W
Northern Illinois	3-4	542	535	7	2-0	1-4	1L
Ball State	3-5	534	562	-28	3-1	0-4	1W
Western Michigan	3-5	596	636	-40	3-1	0-4	1L
Ohio	1-6	498	591	-93	1-4	0-2	5L

Patriot League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
American	5-4	745	642	103	5-1	0-3	1W
Colgate	5-4	681	658	23	3-1	2-3	3W
Loyola Maryland	4-5	692	656	36	4-2	0-3	2W
Navy	4-5	665	646	19	2-2	2-3	2L
Boston University	3-5	573	617	-44	2-1	1-4	2L
Lehigh	3-6	616	648	-32	2-1	1-5	1W
Army	3-6	627	718	-91	2-3	1-3	2W
Lafayette	2-7	614	679	-65	2-3	0-4	1L
Holy Cross	2-7	588	700	-112	1-1	1-6	1L
Bucknell	2-7	599	714	-115	1-3	1-4	7L

• 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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