Navy vs Bucknell Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Navy vs Bucknell Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 18th, at the Sojka Pavillion. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Midshipmen’s recent form and recent player performance 

-The Bison’s recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Navy

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Bucknelll

-Recent betting trends in games played between Navy and Bucknell

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Midshipmen and Bison.

What a Win for Bucknell 

Bucknell in the last game faced off against Holy Cross and they were able to pick up a key win. Bucknell scored 96 points, and that was enough for the two-point victory. At halftime, they were tied 40-40 but they made just enough shots late to pick up the victory. Bucknell used a balanced attack with five different players putting up at least 10 points. Josh Bascoe was the top player putting up 17 points, five assists, and three rebounds. 

Bucknell comes into this game with a 7–11 record and they have gone 10-7-1 against the spread. The over has hit only 8 of the 18 games played so far this season. Bucknell is averaging 69.1 points while their defense is giving up 73.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 309th in the league while the defense is ranked 253rd. Josh Barscoe is averaging 14.8 points while shooting 40.6 percent from the field. 

Navy is Struggling

Navy is struggling heading into this game and they have lost three games in a row. Two games ago against Loyola Maryland, they lost 75-74 and in the last game against Colgate, they lost 73-66. Austin Benigni had a strong game putting up 25 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. There were three different players that put up at least 10 points. The defense has been an issue at times for this team and they are going to need the defense to be a lot better. 

Navy comes into this game with a 5-13 record and they have gone 7-10 against the spread. Navy is averaging 71.6 points while their defense is giving up 72.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 262nd in the league while the defense is ranked 222nd. They are averaging 14.11 assists per game which is 157th in the league. Austin Benigni is averaging 17.1 points while shooting 41.9 percent from the field. In this game, they are going to need a balanced attack to find success. 

Navy vs Bucknell Prediction

Bucknell hasn’t found success in terms of winning games, but they have found success in terms of covering spreads, and coming into this game, they sit with a 10-7-1 record overall. Navy is giving up 72.6 points per game and that type of defensive effort is not going ot be enough. Bucknell is going to have no issue running up the score here, and they will end up covering the spread here. Back Bucknell against the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Bucknell ATS