| MATCHUP | Boston Univ. Terriers | Bucknell Bison |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 8-14 | 6-16 |
| Spread | -1.5 -118 | +1.5 -102 |
| Moneyline | -130 | +110 |
| Total | Over 139.5 (-110) | Under 139.5 (-110) |
| Where | Sojka Pavilion, Lewisburg, PA | |
| When | Saturday, January 31, 2026 | |
| Time | 02:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Bucknell Bison Preview
The Bucknell Bison have a 6-16 overall record this season and a 3-6 record in the Patriot. They are coming off an 81-79 away loss against Lafayette and their previous three games were a 67-62 away loss against Loyola Maryland, an 87-84 home loss against Army in overtime and a 95-76 away loss against Colgate.
Offensively, Bucknell averages 66.5 points per game, while allowing 76.7 points per game defensively. The Bison shoot with 41% from the field and grab 31.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.9 assists per game. They average 2 blocks per game and 7.1 steals per game defensively.
Amon Dörries leads Bucknell in scoring, with an average of 13.5 points per game, while shooting with 51.9% from the field and 77.9% from the free throw line. Achile Spadone is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.5 per game, while Jayden Williams leads the team in assists with 4 per game.
Boston University Terriers Preview
The Boston University Terriers have an 8-14 overall record this season and a 3-6 record in the Patriot. They are coming off a 58-50 home loss against Navy and their previous three games were an 80-79 away loss against Colgate in overtime, a 77-73 home win against Lafayette in overtime and a 74-57 away loss against Loyola Maryland.
Offensively, Boston University averages 74.8 points per game, while allowing 75.7 points per game defensively. The Terriers shoot with 48% from the field and grab 32 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.5 assists per game. They average 3.4 blocks per game and 5.1 steals per game defensively.
Michael McNair leads Boston University in scoring, with an average of 16.3 points per game, while shooting with 48% from the field and 71.8% from the free throw line. Ben Defty is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.9 per game, while Chance Gladden leads the team in assists with 4.5 per game.
Boston University Terriers @ Bucknell Bison Betting Trends: January 31, 2026
Why the Bucknell Bison will win
- Boston University has lost each of its last eight road day games against Conference opponents.
- Bucknell has won 15 of its last 17 home games against Conference opponents.
- Bucknell has won the first half in five of its last six games against Boston University.
Why the Boston University Terriers will win
- Boston University has won eight of its last nine day games against Bucknell.
- Bucknell has lost each of its last four games.
- Bucknell has lost the first half in five of its last six day games.
Total Points Facts
- Thirteen of Boston University’s last 15 road day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
- Six of Bucknell’s last seven day games have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
Boston University vs Bucknell Prediction
In this Boston University vs Bucknell Prediction, Boston University is coming as -1.5 road favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall and against the spread records and both are coming into this matchup in poor form, as they are 3-7 and 1-4 in their last ten and five games respectively, so I see no value on either side. They have both been involved in some higher-scoring games lately, as they are 11-4 to the over in their last 15 games combined and the last three meetings between those two teams have also gone over the total. Take the over 140.5 points in this one.