Bucknell vs Colgate Prediction 1/20/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Bucknell vs Colgate prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, January 20th at Cotterell Court in Hamilton, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Bucknell Bison Betting Preview

The Bucknell Bison are 8-11 (4-2) this season after they defeated Navy by a score of 73-69 in their last game. Bucknell trailed 36-27 at halftime, but they scored 46 points in the second half in the win. The Bison shot 47.9% from the field, 28.6% on three-pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Noah Williamson led Bucknell with 25 points and eight rebounds, while Josh Bascoe added 18 points and seven assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Bison defeated Holy Cross by a score of 86-82 but lost to American by a score of 68-58 before that. Bucknell has won four of their last five games, but they did lose the previous eight games. Bucknell has scored 69.3 points per game and they have allowed 73.7 points per game, while also averaging 34.6 rebounds and 12.7 assists per game this year. Noah Williamson is averaging 15.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Josh Bascoe is averaging 15.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game this season. Bucknell is shooting 42.4% from the field, 64.6% on free throws, and 31.1% on three-pointers this year. 

Colgate Raiders Betting Preview

The Colgate Raiders are 8-11 (5-1) this year after they defeated Lafayette by a score of 90-67 in their last game. Colgate led 51-30 at halftime and was able to coast to the win in the second half. The Raiders shot 58.3% from the field, 55.6% on three-pointers, and 62.5% on free throws in the game. Nicolas Louis-Jacques led Colgate with 21 points and two rebounds, while Jeff Woodward added 17 points and eight rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Raiders defeated Navy by a score of 73-66 and Boston University by a score of 87-50. Colgate has won four games in a row and five of their last six, and they are currently leading the Patriot League standings. Colgate has scored 69.7 points per game and they have allowed 69.5 points per game, while also averaging 33.1 rebounds and 14.1 assists per game this season. Jeff Woodward is averaging 13.0 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, while Nicolas Louis-Jacques is averaging 12.0 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this year. Colgate is shooting 45.2% from the field, 69.7% on free throws, and 34.9% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Colgate will beat Bucknell

• Colgate has won each of its last 12 night games against Conference opponents.
• Bucknell has lost each of its last nine games at Wesley M. Cotterell Court against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Colgate has won the first half in 11 of its last 12 night games against the Patriot League.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Bucknell’s last six night games at Wesley M. Cotterell Court has produced a total of 139+ points.
• Nine of the last 10 night games between Bucknell and Colgate have produced a total of 137+ points.

Bucknell vs Colgate Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup playing some very strong basketball right now, but Colgate has been the best team in the conference and they will be at home. The Raiders have won four games in a row and they have scored 87+ points in two of their last three games. Colgate is shooting 45.2% from the field and they have allowed 67 points or fewer in six straight games. Bucknell’s lone conference loss came against American on the road, where they scored just 58 points. The Bison are shooting just 42.4% from the field, but they have scored 73+ points in two straight games. These two teams are very similar when looking at the metrics, but Colgate’s defense is the better unit and I think that is going to be the difference. Take Colgate at home.