Colgate vs Bucknell Prediction 2/7/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Colgate vs Bucknell Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 7th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Bucknell Bison Preview

The Bucknell Bison have an 8-16 overall record and a 5-6 record in the Patriot League. They are coming off a 60-59 away win against American University and their previous three games were a 103-97 home win against Boston University, an 81-79 away loss against Lafayette and a 67-62 away loss against Loyola Maryland.

Offensively, Bucknell averages 67.8 points per game, while allowing 76.8 points per game defensively. The Bison shoot with 42% from the field and grab 31.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13 assists per game. They average 2 blocks per game and 7 steals per game defensively.

Amon Dörries leads Bucknell in scoring, with an average of 14.8 points per game, while shooting with 53.1% from the field and 79.8% from the free throw line. Achile Spadone is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.8 per game. Jayden Williams leads the team in assists with 4.2 per game.

Colgate Raiders Preview

The Colgate Raiders have a 14-10 overall record and an 8-3 record in the Patriot. They are coming off a 69-55 home win against Army and their previous three games were a 77-76 away loss against Lehigh, a 79-74 home win against Holy Cross and an 80-79 home win against Boston University.

Offensively, Colgate averages 76.4 points per game, while allowing 73.3 points per game defensively. The Raiders shoot with 49% from the field and grab 34.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.8 assists per game. They average 3.2 blocks per game and 6.2 steals per game defensively.

Jalen Cox leads Colgate in scoring, with an average of 17 points per game, while shooting with 53.1% from the field and 82.6% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 5.3 assists. Andrew Alekseyenko is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.7 per game.

Colgate Raiders @ Bucknell Bison Betting Trends: February 7, 2026

Why the Bucknell Bison will win

• The home team has won each of Colgate’s last six games.
• Colgate has lost each of its last six road games following a home win.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Colgate’s last three games.

Why the Colgate Raiders will win

• Colgate has won 11 of its last 12 games against Bucknell.
• Bucknell has lost each of its last four day games at Sojka Pavilion following a road win.
• Colgate has won the first half in five of its last six road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Colgate’s last nine day games have produced a total of 144+ points.
• Four of Bucknell’s last five home games against Colgate have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Bucknell ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (38.0%).
• Bucknell ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (77.3%).
• Colgate ranks T10th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.3).
• Colgate ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (48.8%).

Colgate vs Bucknell Prediction

In this Colgate vs Bucknell Prediction, Colgate is coming as -3.5 road favorites. Colgate has been the better team this season and has been in very good form lately, with a 7-3 record in its last 10 games, but has been struggling against the spread, with a 2-8 ATS record in its last 10. Bucknell is 2-4 in its last 6 games and 3-0 against the spread, but they have been weaker both on the offensive and the defensive end, with a -9 point differential and a bottom-50 offense in the entire nation. Take Colgate and lay the points on the road in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Colgate -3.5