Delaware (0-0) vs Bucknell (0-0)
November 3, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Bucknell TBA — Over/Under: TBA
In this article, we will formulate a Delaware vs Bucknell Prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, November 3rd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Bucknell Bison Preview
The Bucknell Bison finished last season a 18-15 record and were placed 1st in the Patriot with a 13-5 conference record. The Bison were 20-12-1 against the spread, and 19-14-0 in over/under, having a 12-4 home record and a 6-10 away record.
Offensively last season, Bucknell scored 74.0 points per game, which ranked 167th in the nation, while defensively, they allowed 73.2 points per game (213th). The Bison shot with 46.6% from the field (75th), and with 35.3% from beyond the arc (101st). They shot with 66.4% from the free throw line (334th), and grabbed 33.8 rebounds per game (265th), while dishing out 13.6 assists per game (182nd) and committing 13.1 turnovers per game (301st).
Noah Williamson led Bucknell in scoring last season, with an average of 17.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists. Josh Bascoe followed with 15.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game, while Ian Motta added 10.1 points, 3.7 rebounds per game.
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Preview
The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens finished last season a 16-20 record and were placed 12th in the CAA with a 5-13 conference record. The Fightin’ Blue Hens were 18-16-0 against the spread, and 23-11-0 in over/under, having a 8-7 home record and a 3-11 away record.
Offensively last season, Delaware scored 77.2 points per game, which ranked 87th in the nation, while defensively, they allowed 77.9 points per game (324th). The Fightin’ Blue Hens shot with 47.5% from the field (44th), and with 37.2% from beyond the arc (32nd). They shot with 78.2% from the free throw line (17th), and grabbed 32.0 rebounds per game (328th), while dishing out 14.2 assists per game (129th) and committing 11.8 turnovers per game (193rd).
John Camden led Delaware in scoring last season, with an average of 16.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists. Niels Lane followed with 13.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, while Cavan Reilly added 12.4 points, 2.7 rebounds per game.
Delaware Blue Hens @ Bucknell Bison Betting Trends: November 3, 2025
Why the Bucknell Bison will win
- Bucknell has won 10 of its last 11 home games.
- Delaware has lost each of its last three games against non-Conference opponents.
- Bucknell has won the first half in six of its last seven home games.
Why the Delaware Blue Hens will win
- Bucknell has lost each of its last seven games against non-Conference opponents.
- Delaware has won four of its last five games.
- Bucknell has lost the first half in each of its last seven games against non-Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Bucknell ranked 28th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage last season (68.6%).
- Delaware ranked 17th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage last season (78.2%).
- Delaware ranked 32nd among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage last season (37.2%).
Delaware vs Bucknell Prediction
In their only previous meeting last season, Bucknell won 85-73 on the road and both teams are tied 2-2 in their 4 meetings, with Delaware having won both visits in Bucknell.
In this Delaware vs Bucknell Prediction, Bucknell is coming as home favorites. Bucknell had a better overall record last season and were strong at home, while Delaware struggled on the road with a 3-11 record. The Bison were very effective in covering spread, as they were 20-12 against the spread last season and are facing a Delaware team that ranked on the bottom-43 of the country defensively last season. I expect the home team to get the job done in this matchup, so take Bucknell and lay the points.