Navy (8-14) vs Bucknell (9-13)
February 1, 2025 at 02:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Navy -3 — Over/Under: 137.5
The Bucknell Bison and Navy Midshipmen meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Alumni Hall. Here’s a Bucknell vs Navy Prediction. This article will include a Bucknell vs Navy Pick.
Bucknell Bison Betting Preview
The Bucknell Bison beat Loyola MD, lost to Boston U, and they play American, Army, and Boston U next. The Bucknell Bison are averaging 70.5 points on 43.5 percent shooting and allowing 74.9 points on 43.8 percent shooting. Noah Williamson is averaging 15.9 points and 7.1 rebounds, while Josh Pascoe is averaging 15.1 points and 4 assists. Ian Motta is the third double-digit scorer and Ruot Bijek is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Bucknell Bison are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 65.8 percent from the free throw line. The Bucknell Bison are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.7 rebounds per game.
Navy Midshipmen Betting Preview
The Navy Midshipmen beat Lehigh and Army, and they play Boston U, Lafayette, and Lehigh. The Navy Midshipmen are averaging 71.1 points on 42.4 percent shooting and allowing 69.7 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Austin Benigni is averaging 17.5 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Aidan Kehoe is averaging 10.6 points and 1.8 assists. Donovan Draper is grabbing 7.8 rebounds and Jordan Pennick is dishing 1.5 assists. The Navy Midshipmen are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 73.4 percent from the free throw line. The Navy Midshipmen are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Navy Midshipmen will win
- Bucknell has lost each of its last seven road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Navy has won six of its last seven home games against the Patriot League.
Why the Bucknell Bison will win
- Navy has lost eight of its last 10 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Bucknell’s last five games has produced a total of 142+ points.
- Each of Navy’s last four day games at Alumni Hall (Annapolis) has produced a total of 141+ points.
Bucknell vs Navy Injury Report
Navy doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Bucknell will continue to be without Quin Berger due to a knee injury.
Bucknell vs Navy Prediction
Bucknell beat Navy a couple of weeks ago and has won three straight against the Midshipmen overall. However, Navy was competitive in that game, covered the number, and this time is at home. Navy has seen five of its eight wins come at home. Navy is coming off strong upsets over Lehigh and Army, and the Midshipmen have covered seven of their last 10 games. Bucknell has had defensive issues on the road, and it’s why the Bison have lost nine of their last 11 games away from home. We’re not being asked to lay anything crazy, and Navy is putting together a strong week. I’ll lay the bucket with Navy on Saturday.