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 20:00 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.

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	28-5	2925	2423	502	18-2	10-3	9W
Bucknell	10-23	2223	2518	-295	6-9	4-14	1L

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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.

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Bucknell vs Akron 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.

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 +2400 about the underdogs.

There is a spread of 23.5 and total points has a line of 158.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you fancy Under 158.5, then the odds are -110.

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Moneyline

Bucknell

+2400

Akron

-10000

Point Spread

Bucknell +23.5

-110

Akron -23.5

-110

Total Points

Under 158.5

-110

Over 158.5

-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)	31-1	2901	2409	492	17-1	14-0	1L
Akron	28-5	2925	2423	502	18-2	10-3	9W
Kent State	23-9	2697	2560	137	16-3	7-6	1L
Toledo	19-14	2678	2524	154	13-4	6-10	3W
Bowling Green	18-14	2602	2290	312	12-7	6-7	1L
Buffalo	17-15	2497	2437	60	8-8	9-7	2L
UMass	17-16	2648	2562	86	11-6	6-10	1L
Ohio	15-17	2492	2515	-23	11-8	4-9	4L
Ball State	12-19	2093	2154	-61	8-7	4-12	4W
Central Michigan	10-21	2275	2384	-109	8-5	2-16	2L
Western Michigan	10-21	2318	2464	-146	7-8	3-13	3L
Eastern Michigan	9-21	2105	2231	-126	6-7	3-14	4L
Northern Illinois	9-21	2086	2334	-248	6-7	3-14	5L

Patriot League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Navy	26-7	2465	2105	360	15-3	11-4	1L
Colgate	17-15	2428	2412	16	10-5	7-10	1L
Lehigh	18-16	2490	2515	-25	13-4	5-12	6W
Boston University	17-17	2566	2514	52	11-5	6-12	1L
American	16-16	2387	2283	104	11-6	5-10	3L
Loyola Maryland	12-20	2407	2466	-59	8-7	4-13	1L
Lafayette	11-21	2222	2381	-159	6-10	5-11	1L
Army	11-21	2309	2471	-162	6-11	5-10	4L
Holy Cross	11-23	2310	2510	-200	6-8	5-15	1L
Bucknell	10-23	2223	2518	-295	6-9	4-14	1L

• 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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