Bucknell vs Army Prediction 2/8/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Bucknell vs Army prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 8th at Christl Arena in West Point, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Bucknell Bison Betting Preview

The Bucknell Bison are 11-13 (7-4) this year after they defeated American by a score of 71-49 in their last game. Bucknell led 32-18 at halftime and scored 39 points in the second half to secure the win. The Bison shot 60% from the field, 46.2% on three-pointers, and 68.8% on free throws in the game. Noah Williamson led Bucknell with 18 points and 12 rebounds, while Josh Bascoe added 14 points and seven assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Bison defeated Navy by a score of 85-75 and Loyola (MD) by a score of 79-67. Bucknell has won five of their last seven games and they are currently tied for second in the Patriot League standings with a 7-4 record. Bucknell has scored 71.4 points per game and they have allowed 73.5 points per game, while also averaging 33.4 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game this season. Noah Williamson is averaging 16.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while Josh Bascoe is averaging 14.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game this season. Bucknell is shooting 44.6% from the field, 66.3% on free throws, and 33.8% on three-pointers this year. 

Army Black Knights Betting Preview

The Army Black Knights are 13-10 (7-4) this season after they defeated Holy Cross by a score of 68-65 in their last game. Army led 42-28 at halftime, but they were outscored 37-26 in the second half in the narrow win. The Black Knights shot 40.8% from the field, 25% on three-pointers, and 28.6% on free throws in the game. Jalen Rucker led Army with 19 points and five assists, while Josh Scovens added 16 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Black Knights lost to American by a score of 71-68 but did beat Colgate by a score of 84-72 before that. Army has won seven of their last nine games and they are currently tied for second in the Patriot League standings with a 7-4 record. Army has scored 74.7 points per game and they have allowed 73.4 points per game, while also averaging 36.0 rebounds and 15.4 assists per game this season. Jalen Rucker is averaging 17.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, while Josh Scovens is averaging 15.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game this year. Army is shooting 45% from the field, 64.5% on free throws, and 32.9% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Army will beat Bucknell

• Bucknell has lost seven of its last eight road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Army has won six of its last seven home games.

Bucknell vs Army Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup with 7-4 conference records, so this is a pretty big game in the Patriot League. Army has alternated wins and losses over their last five games, but they will be at home for this game. The Black Knights are shooting 45% from the field this year and they are 5-1 in their last six home games. Bucknell has won three games in a row and they are shooting 44.6% from the field this year, but they are just 1-4 in their last five road games. This should be a great game between two solid teams, but I am siding with Army at home, as I don’t trust Bucknell on the road.