Bucknell vs Navy Prediction 1/7/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Bucknell vs Navy Prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 7th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Navy Midshipmen Preview

Navy Midshipmen have a 10-5 record this season and are in 1st place in the Patriot League. They have a 6-1 home record and are coming off a 65-58 away win against Holy Cross. Their previous three games were an 82-77 home win against Boston University, a 70-23 home win against Rose-Hulman and an 88-55 home win against Coppin State.

Offensively, Navy averages 73.1 points per game, while allowing 64.9 points per game defensively. The Midshipmen shoot with 45% from the field and grab 36.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.5 assists per game. They average 2.7 blocks per game and 7.2 steals per game defensively.

Austin Benigni leads Navy in scoring, with an average of 17.5 points per game, while shooting with 40.2% from the field and 88.4% from the free throw line. Aidan Kehoe is the team’s leading rebounder with 9.7 per game, while Austin Benigni also leads the team with 4.6 assists per game.

Bucknell Bison Preview

Bucknell Bison have a 4-11 record this season and are tied for 6th place in the Patriot League. They have a 2-5 away record and are coming off a 72-65 home win against Lehigh. Their previous three games were a 65-58 away loss against Holy Cross, a 94-39 away loss against Iowa and a 51-38 away win against Rider.

Offensively, Bucknell averages 64.1 points per game, while allowing 76.4 points per game defensively. The Bison shoot with 40% from the field and grab 31.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.1 assists per game. They average 2.1 blocks per game and 7.3 steals per game defensively.

Amon Dörries leads Bucknell in scoring, with an average of 11.9 points per game, while shooting with 48.1% from the field and 80% from the free throw line. Grgur Brcic is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.7 per game, while Jayden Williams adds a team-high 4 assists per game.

Bucknell Bison @ Navy Midshipmen Betting Trends: January 7, 2026

Why the Navy Midshipmen will win

• Navy has won each of its last six games.
• Bucknell has lost 11 of its last 13 games.
• Navy has won the first half in each of its last four games.

Why the Bucknell Bison will win

• Bucknell has won each of its last six night games against Conference opponents.
• Bucknell has won the first half in 12 of its last 14 night games against Conference opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• Navy ranks T19th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (64.9).
• Navy ranks 38th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (22.9).
• Bucknell ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (38.7%).
• Bucknell ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (22.3).

Bucknell vs Navy Prediction

In this Bucknell vs Navy Prediction, Navy is coming as home favorites. Navy has been the far better team this season, with more than twice overall wins than Bucknell and has been almost perfect at home, while Bucknell is struggling on the road. Both teams are coming into this amtchup in opposite trajectories, as Navy has six consecutive wins, while on the other hand, Bucknell is 2-8 in its last 10 games and has been weaker both offensively and defensively, having the 5th-worst offense in the whole nation. On the flip side, Navy has thwe 15th-best defense, so I expect them to win this one comfortably at home. Take Navy and lay the points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Navy ATS