Lafayette (10-16) vs Bucknell (12-14)
February 15, 2025 at 01:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Lafayette +1.5 — Over/Under: 134.5
The Bucknell Bison and Lafayette Leopards meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Kirby Sports Center. Here’s a Bucknell vs Lafayette Prediction. This article will include a Bucknell vs Lafayette Pick.
Bucknell Bison Betting Preview
The Bucknell Bison beat Boston U, lost to Army, and they play Lehigh, Army, and Loyola Maryland next. The Bucknell Bison are averaging 73.1 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 74.6 points on 43.8 percent shooting. Noah Williamson is averaging 16.6 points and 7.5 rebounds, while Josh Bascoe is averaging 15.4 points and 4.3 assists. Ian Motta is the third double-digit scorer and Ruot Bijek is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Bucknell Bison are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 65.8 percent from the free throw line. The Bucknell Bison are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.4 rebounds per game.
Lafayette Leopards Betting Preview
The Lafayette Leopards beat Navy, lost to American, and they play Holy Cross, Lehigh, and Army next. The Lafayette Leopards are averaging 67.8 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 68.7 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Justin Vander Baan is averaging 12.1 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Alex Chaikin is averaging 12.1 points and 2.5 rebounds. Caleb Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Devin Hines is dishing 1.4 assists. The Lafayette Leopards are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 67.5 percent from the free throw line. The Lafayette Leopards are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Lafayette Leopards will win
- Bucknell has lost eight of its last nine road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- The home team has won seven of the last eight games between Bucknell and Lafayette.
Why the Bucknell Bison will win
- Bucknell has won each of its last six road games against Lafayette following a home win.
- Lafayette has lost three of its last four home games.
- Lafayette has lost the first half in three of its last four games against the Patriot League at Kirby Sports Center.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last nine games between Bucknell and Lafayette at Kirby Sports Center has produced a total of 141+ points.
- Each of Bucknell’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Kirby Sports Center has produced a total of 141+ points.
Bucknell vs Lafayette Injury Report
Lafayette doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Bucknell will be without Quin Berger due to a knee injury.
Bucknell vs Lafayette Prediction
Lafayette has seen seven of its 10 wins this season come at home, so the home dog will have a shot. Bucknell is still the more trustworthy team and did beat Lafayette earlier this season. Bucknell has also covered four of its last five games, and one of those covers was a road upset over Navy. Lafayette has had issues playing up in competition this season, and we can’t ignore a bad loss a couple of weeks ago against Loyola Maryland. We’re not being asked to lay anything crazy. Give me Bucknell and the small chalk.