| MATCHUP | American Eagles | Bucknell Bison |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 8-19 | |
| Spread | -2.5 -110 | +2.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -142 | +120 |
| Total | Over 140.5 (-105) | Under 140.5 (-115) |
| Where | Sojka Pavilion, Lewisburg, PA | |
| When | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Bucknell Bison Preview
The Bucknell Bison have an 8-19 overall record and a 5-9 record in the Patriot League. They are coming off an 82-69 road loss against Boston University and their previous three games were a 76-60 home loss against Navy, a 78-59 home loss against Colgate and a 60-59 road win against American.
Offensively, Bucknell averages 67.2 points per game, while allowing 77 points per game defensively. The Bison shoot with 41% from the field and grab 31.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13 assists per game. They average 2.1 blocks per game and 7.1 steals per game defensively.
Amon Dörries leads Bucknell in scoring, with an average of 15.1 points per game, while shooting with 53% from the field and 79% from the free throw line. Achile Spadone is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.8 per game. Jayden Williams leads the team in assists with 4.1 per game.
American University Eagles Preview
The American University Eagles have a 14-13 overall record and a 7-7 record in the Patriot League. They are coming off a 75-63 home win against Army and their previous three games were a 90-82 road loss against Lehigh, an 82-73 road loss against Navy and a 60-59 home loss against Bucknell.
Offensively, American averages 75 points per game, while allowing 72 points per game defensively. The Eagles shoot with 45% from the field and grab 32.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.8 assists per game. They average 1.6 blocks per game and 7.9 steals per game defensively.
Madden Collins leads American in scoring, with an average of 13.5 points per game, while shooting with 50.9% from the field and 68.5% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 5.1 rebounds. Julen Iturbe leads the team in assists with 2.1 per game.
American University Eagles @ Bucknell Bison Betting Trends: February 18, 2026
Why the Bucknell Bison will win
- American University has lost each of its last six night games at Sojka Pavilion.
- Bucknell has won seven of its last eight night games against American University.
- The home team has won the first half in each of American University’s last six games.
Why the American University Eagles will win
- Bucknell has lost each of its last four night games following a road loss.
- American University has won five of its last six games following a home win.
- Bucknell has lost the first half in each of its last four games.
American vs Bucknell Prediction
In this American vs Bucknell Prediction, American is coming as -2.5 road favorites. American has been the better team this season but have been struggling lately with a 1-5 record both straight up and against the spread in their last 6 games. Bucknell has not been doing much better lately, as they are 2-7 in their last 9 games and 3-6 against the spread, so I see no value on either side. Both teams are 9-4 to the over in their last 13 games combined with both defenses struggling lately and throughout the season as well. Take the over 141 points in this one.