Cornell vs Bucknell Prediction 11/30/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Cornell vs Bucknell prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, November 30th at Sojka Pavilion in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Cornell Big Red Betting Preview

The Cornell Big Red are 4-2 this season after they defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 114-70 in their last game. Cornell led 68-34 at halftime and scored 46 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Big Red shot 53% from the field, 43% on three pointers, and 91% on free throws in the game. DJ Nix led Cornell with 16 points and two assists, while Gioacchino Panzini added 16 points and two rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Cornell defeated Colgate by a score of 95-94 and Army by a score of 86-73. The Big Red have scored 93.2 points per game with 40.2 rebounds and 21.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 83.5 points against per game this season. Cooper Noard is averaging 22.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game, while Adam Hinton is averaging 14.7 points and 3.7 rebounds per game for the Big Red. Cornell is shooting 48% from the field, 72.7% on free throws, and 39.0% on three pointers this season. 

Bucknell Bison Betting Preview

The Bucknell Bison are 2-6 this year after they lost to Buffalo by a score of 73-71 in their last game. Bucknell trailed 45-32 at halftime, but did win the second half 39-28 in the close loss. The Bison shot 47% from the field, 37% on three pointers, and 58% on free throws in the game. Brandon McCreesh led Bucknell with 20 points and six rebounds, while Amon Dorries added 13 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Bucknell lost to Bowling Green by a score of 71-66 and St. John’s by a score of 97-49. The Bison have scored 65.9 points per game with 32.8 rebounds and 11.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.6 points against per game this season. Amon Dorries is averaging 14.8 points and 4.3 rebounds per game, while Ruot Bijiek is averaging 12.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game for the Bison. Bucknell is shooting 40.7% from the field, 73.7% on free throws, and 33.9% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Bucknell Bison will win

• Bucknell has won 11 of its last 13 games at Sojka Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Cornell Big Red will win

• Cornell has won each of its last seven road games against the Patriot League.
• Bucknell has lost 12 of its last 13 games against the Ivy League.
• Cornell has won the first half in seven of its last eight games against the Patriot League.

Total Points Facts

• Seventeen of Bucknell’s last 18 day games at Sojka Pavilion have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
• Nine of Cornell’s last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 158+ points.

Cornell vs Bucknell Prediction 

Bucknell comes into this matchup on a lengthy losing streak, but they did play a great second half against Buffalo and nearly came back to win. The Bison are shooting 41% from the field this year and they have scored 66 points or fewer in three of their last four. Cornell has won four games in a row and they are shooting 48% from the field. The Big Red have scored at least 86 points in four straight games and their high powered offense covers up for a bad defense. Take Cornell to cover here.

David Racey's Pick: Cornell -5.5