The Bison will play the Terriers on Wednesday, January 17th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Bucknell and Boston University are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, January 17th, 2024. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2023-24 season in full stride, Bucknell currently has a 97.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Boston University is 98.00.
- Away Bucknell - Bucknell starts this game with a 3-6 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Patriot Conference for away team wins.
- Home Boston University - Boston University meets Bucknell boasting a 4-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Patriot Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Bucknell currently ranks 4th (0.500) in the Patriot Conference, with Boston University now standing 4th (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Patriot Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Bucknell has a 0.294 overall win percentage, with Boston University, matching up with a 0.412 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Bucknell currently possesses 5-12 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Boston University has tallied a 7-10 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the magical showdown between Bucknell and Boston University!
On Wednesday, January 17th, 2024, these two teams will clash on the basketball court. Bucknell, with a 5-12 overall record, travels to face Boston University, who boasts a 7-10 record this season.
As the conference records determine tournament seeds, both teams need a victory. Bucknell and Boston University share a 2-2 standing in the Patriot Conference.
Bucknell comes into this game on a losing streak, while Boston University has won their last two games. The stage is set for a thrilling battle between these two evenly matched teams.
Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. And remember, you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay.
In addition to the betting information, we've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.
So, get ready for a spellbinding contest as Bucknell takes on Boston University. May the best team wield their magic on the court!
Best Bison at Terriers Odds
| Underdog Bucknell | Favorite Boston University |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Bucknell | Favorite Boston University |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Boston University is a -4.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Bucknell is a +4.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 134.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 134.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Boston University is a -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Bucknell is a +155 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Bucknell
Boston University
1/17/24 7:00pm EST | +4.5 -110-4.5 -110 |
Underdog Bucknell - Bucknell bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +4.5 Bucknell underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Boston University - Boston University bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -4.5 Boston University favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Bucknell at Boston University Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Bucknell
Boston University
First to 5 Points
1/17/24 7:00pm EST | -105-135Bet |
Bucknell
Boston University
First to 10 Points
1/17/24 7:00pm EST | +105-145Bet |
Bucknell
Boston University
First to 15 Points
1/17/24 7:00pm EST | +105-145Bet |
Bucknell
Boston University
Game to Overtime
1/17/24 7:00pm EST | Yes +1100No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Boston University | 16-17 | 0.485 | 9-7 | 7-10 | 10-8 | +6 | 0.556 | L1 |
| Bucknell | 14-19 | 0.424 | 6-8 | 8-11 | 10-8 | +6 | 0.556 | L1 |
Bucknell & Boston University Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Bucknell Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Bucknell YR: futures available
Boston University Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Boston University YR: futures available
Bucknell & Boston University Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Bucknell vs Boston University College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Bucknell vs Boston University Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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