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Bucknell @ Boston University

Current Records: Bucknell 11-17; Boston University 12-16

What to Know

After two games on the road, the Boston University Terriers are heading back home. The Terriers and the Bucknell Bison will face off in a Patriot battle at 1 p.m. ET Saturday at Case Gym. Bucknell should still be riding high after a big victory, while Boston University will be looking to get back in the win column.

It was close but no cigar for Boston University as they fell 71-69 to the Holy Cross Crusaders on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Bucknell took their contest against the American Eagles on Monday by a conclusive 73-51 score. Guard Jack Forrest was the offensive standout of the matchup for Bucknell, shooting 5-for-7 from beyond the arc and finishing with 25 points and six boards. Forrest had some trouble finding his footing against the Colgate Raiders on Saturday, so this was a step in the right direction.

The Terriers are the favorite in this one, with an expected 4.5-point margin of victory. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past two games, so buyers beware.

Boston University was able to grind out a solid win over the Bison in the teams' previous meeting in January, winning 69-61. Will Boston University repeat their success, or does Bucknell have a better game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 1 p.m. ET
  • Where: Case Gym -- Boston, Massachusetts
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Terriers are a 4.5-point favorite against the Bison, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 4.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Bucknell have won eight out of their last 15 games against Boston University.

  • Jan 02, 2023 - Boston University 69 vs. Bucknell 61
  • Feb 26, 2022 - Bucknell 89 vs. Boston University 78
  • Jan 01, 2022 - Boston University 63 vs. Bucknell 61
  • Mar 08, 2020 - Boston University 64 vs. Bucknell 61
  • Feb 29, 2020 - Boston University 74 vs. Bucknell 71
  • Feb 01, 2020 - Boston University 77 vs. Bucknell 57
  • Feb 09, 2019 - Bucknell 82 vs. Boston University 76
  • Jan 05, 2019 - Boston University 87 vs. Bucknell 80
  • Mar 04, 2018 - Bucknell 90 vs. Boston University 59
  • Jan 28, 2018 - Bucknell 91 vs. Boston University 79
  • Jan 02, 2018 - Boston University 84 vs. Bucknell 79
  • Feb 19, 2017 - Bucknell 86 vs. Boston University 66
  • Jan 21, 2017 - Bucknell 70 vs. Boston University 59
  • Feb 21, 2016 - Bucknell 80 vs. Boston University 59
  • Jan 23, 2016 - Bucknell 74 vs. Boston University 71