- Bucknell is a -1.5 point favorite vs Colgate
- Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
- Colgate / Bucknell TV channel: ESPN+
The Colgate Raiders visit Sojka Pavilion to take on the Bucknell Bison on Jan. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Lewisburg, PA.
Bucknell is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).
The Colgate vs. Bucknell Over/Under is 134.5 total points.
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Colgate vs. Bucknell Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Colgate | +1.5 -110 | O 134.5 -110 | +105 |
| Bucknell | -1.5 -110 | U 134.5 -110 | -125 |
Colgate vs Bucknell Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Colgate will win this college basketball game with 76.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Colgate vs Bucknell Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Colgate will cover the spread with 63.4% confidence for today’s game.
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Colgate Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Colgate has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 19 away games (+3.75 Units / 17% ROI)
- Colgate has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)
- Colgate have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 19 away games (+2.30 Units / 11% ROI)
- Colgate has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 19 away games (+2.00 Units / 4% ROI)
- Colgate has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 19 away games (+1.25 Units / 4% ROI)
Bucknell Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Bucknell have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 33 games (+10.05 Units / 28% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+5.35 Units / 33% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+4.95 Units / 13% ROI)
- Bucknell has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
- Bucknell have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 33 games (+1.10 Units / 3% ROI)
Colgate Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Colgate has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.45 Units / 3.17% ROI).
- 3-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.65 Units / -41.18% ROI
- 4-9 when betting the Over for -5.9 Units / -41.26% ROI
- 9-4 when betting the Under for +4.6 Units / 32.17% ROI
Bucknell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Bucknell has a 9-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.6 Units / 29.77% ROI).
- 4-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.65 Units / -33.86% ROI
- 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
Colgate Offensive Stats & Trends:
Colgate has 11.1 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.5
Colgate shot 47% (847/1,821) last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 43%
Colgate has 14.2 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2
Colgate assisted on 479 field goals last season — most among Patriot League Teams
Bucknell Offensive Stats & Trends:
Bucknell has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (178 assists/ 216 TOs) this season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Bucknell has a 38% free throw rate (301 free throw attempts/797 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 29%
Bucknell has averaged 15.4 turnovers per game (216 turnovers/14 games) this season — tied for 8th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0
Bucknell has 216 turnovers this season — most among Patriot League Teams
Colgate Defensive Stats & Trends:
Colgate averaged 26.8 defensive rebounds per game (856 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Colgate averaged 26.8 defensive rebounds per game (856 rebounds/32 games) last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.0
Colgate has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (3,070 points/2,652 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 1.23
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
Bucknell Defensive Stats & Trends:
Bucknell has averaged 26.9 defensive rebounds per game (376 rebounds/14 games) this season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.8
Bucknell has averaged 24.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,117 rebounds/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.2
Bucknell has forced 13.4 turnovers per game (188 turnovers/14 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 11.6
Bucknell has averaged 6.4 steals per game (293 steals/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.2
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