Bucknell vs Colgate Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 17

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  • Colgate is a -9.5 point favorite vs Bucknell
  • Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
  • Bucknell / Colgate TV channel: ESPN+

The Bucknell Bison visit Cotterell Court to take on the Colgate Raiders on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Hamilton, NY.

Colgate is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-102).

The Bucknell vs. Colgate Over/Under is 140.5 total points.

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Bucknell vs. Colgate Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Bucknell vs Colgate Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Colgate will win this college basketball game with 76.3% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Bucknell vs Colgate Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Colgate will cover the spread with 61.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Bucknell has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+4.85 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Bucknell has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.15 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Bucknell have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.45 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Bucknell have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 17 away games (+0.80 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Colgate has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Colgate has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.15 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Colgate has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)

Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Bucknell has a 8-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.95 Units / -14.94% ROI).

  • 6-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.65 Units / -29.23% ROI
  • 4-14 when betting the Over for -11.4 Units / -57.58% ROI
  • 14-4 when betting the Under for +9.6 Units / 48.48% ROI

Colgate Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Colgate has a 8-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 8-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.9 Units / -16.86% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI

Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:

Colgate allowed an average of 1.12 points per shot (2,060 points/1,845 shots) last season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 1.22

Colgate allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (226/739) last season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Colgate allowed an average of 1.12 points per shot (2,060 points/1,845 shots) last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Colgate has allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (5,775 points/4,860 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 1.25

Colgate Offensive Stats & Trends:

Colgate has averaged 10.2 turnovers per game (183 turnovers/18 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Colgate averaged 15.0 assists per game (479 assists/32 games) last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 12.9

Colgate had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (479 assists/ 331 TOs) last season — tied for best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Colgate has 14.7 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.5

Bucknell Defensive Stats & Trends:

Colgate allowed an average of 1.12 points per shot (2,060 points/1,845 shots) last season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 1.22

Colgate allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (226/739) last season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Colgate allowed an average of 1.12 points per shot (2,060 points/1,845 shots) last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Colgate has allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (5,775 points/4,860 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 1.25

Colgate Defensive Stats & Trends:

Colgate has averaged 10.2 turnovers per game (183 turnovers/18 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Colgate averaged 15.0 assists per game (479 assists/32 games) last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 12.9

Colgate had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (479 assists/ 331 TOs) last season — tied for best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Colgate has 14.7 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.5


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