Holy Cross vs Bucknell Prediction 1/15/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Holy Cross vs Bucknell prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 15th at Sojka Pavilion in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Holy Cross Crusaders Betting Preview

The Holy Cross Crusaders are 10-7 (2-2) this year after they lost to Lafayette by a score of 82-65 in their last game. Holy Cross trailed 44-25 at halftime, but they did score 40 points in the second half in the loss. The Crusaders shot 43.3% from the field, 27.3% on three-pointers, and 87.5% on free throws in the game. Joe Nugent led Holy Cross with 18 points and four rebounds, while Caleb Kenney added 14 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Crusaders defeated Navy by a score of 70-59 but did lose to American by a score of 75-64 before that. Holy Cross has won five of their last seven games and they started conference play with a win over Loyola (MD) by a score of 74-72. Holy Cross has scored 69.3 points per game and they have allowed 70.2 points per game, while also averaging 31.9 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game this season. Max Green is averaging 13.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game, while Joe Nugent is averaging 13.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game this year. Holy Cross is shooting 45.5% from the field, 75.8% on free throws, and 39.7% on three-pointers this season. 

Bucknell Bison Betting Preview

The Bucknell Bison are 6-11 (2-2) this season after they lost to American by a score of 68-58 in their last game. Bucknell led 33-22 at halftime, but they were outscored 46-25 in the second half in the loss. The Bison shot 37% from the field, 10.5% on three-pointers, and 76.2% on free throws in the game. Noah Williamson led Bucknell with 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Josh Bascoe added 12 points and four assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Bison defeated Lafayette by a score of 65-62 and Colgate by a score of 66-60. Bucknell has won two of their last three games, but they did lose the eight games before that. Bucknell has scored 68.1 points per game and they have allowed 73.5 points per game, while also averaging 35.3 rebounds and 12.4 assists per game this season. Noah Williamson is averaging 14.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Josh Bascoe is averaging 14.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game this year. Bucknell is shooting 41.8% from the field, 63.8% on free throws, and 29.9% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Bucknell will beat Holy Cross

• Bucknell has won seven of its last eight night games against the Patriot League at Sojka Pavilion.
• Holy Cross has lost seven of its last eight road night games against the Patriot League.
• Holy Cross has lost the first half in nine of its last 10 road games against Conference opponents.

Holy Cross vs Bucknell Prediction 

Bucknell comes into this matchup after not finding much success over the last two months, but they have won two of their last three games and will be at home for this game. The Bison are only shooting 41.8% from the field and they are scoring 68.1 points per game, but they are allowing over 73 points per game on defense. Holy Cross has had a much better start to the season, but they have dropped two of their last three games, with both losses coming on the road. The Crusaders are shooting over 45% from the field and they have the better defensive numbers, but I can’t back them on the road. Take Bucknell to pick up the win at home. 

David Racey's Pick: Bucknell ATS