| MATCHUP | Holy Cross Crusaders | Bucknell Bison |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-19 | 8-20 |
| Spread | +2.5 -102 | -2.5 -118 |
| Moneyline | +136 | -162 |
| Total | Over 142.5 (-108) | Under 142.5 (-112) |
| Where | Sojka Pavilion, Lewisburg, PA | |
| When | Sunday, February 22, 2026 | |
| Time | 12:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Bucknell Bison Preview
The Bucknell Bison have an 8-20 overall record and a 5-10 record in the Patriot League. They are coming off a 75-57 home loss against American and their previous three games were an 82-69 road loss against Boston University, a 76-60 home loss against Navy and a 78-59 home loss against Colgate.
Offensively, Bucknell averages 66.9 points per game, while allowing 77 points per game defensively. The Bison shoot with 41% from the field and grab 31.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13 assists per game. They average 2.1 blocks per game and 7 steals per game defensively.
Amon Dörries leads Bucknell in scoring, with an average of 15.3 points per game, while shooting with 53% from the field and 78.3% from the free throw line. Achile Spadone is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.9 per game. Jayden Williams leads the team in assists with 4 per game.
Holy Cross Crusaders Preview
The Holy Cross Crusaders have a 9-19 overall record and a 4-11 record in the Patriot League. They are coming off an 86-83 home loss against Lafayette and their previous three games were an 83-73 road loss against Loyola Maryland, a 74-70 home loss against Colgate and a 76-67 home win against Lehigh.
Offensively, Holy Cross averages 68.1 points per game, while allowing 73.4 points per game defensively. The Crusaders shoot with 44% from the field and grab 31.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 10.6 assists per game. They average 1.6 blocks per game and 5.9 steals per game defensively.
Tyler Boston leads Holy Cross in scoring, with an average of 13.7 points per game, while shooting with 43.2% from the field and 79.2% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 3.3 assists. Aiden Disu is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.3 per game.
Holy Cross Crusaders @ Bucknell Bison Betting Trends: February 22, 2026
Why the Bucknell Bison will win
- Holy Cross has lost 12 of its last 13 road games against Conference opponents.
- The home team has won four of the last five games between Holy Cross and Bucknell.
- Holy Cross has lost the first half in 12 of its last 14 road games.
Why the Holy Cross Crusaders will win
- Bucknell has lost each of its last four games.
- The road team has won four of Bucknell’s last five games.
- Bucknell has lost the first half in each of its last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Holy Cross’ last four games have produced a total of 143+ points.
- Eight of Bucknell’s last 10 home day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
Holy Cross vs Bucknell Prediction
In this Holy Cross vs Bucknell Prediction, Bucknell is coming as -2,5 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records this season and both have been struggling mightily lately, as they are 2-8 and 1-9 in their last 10 games respectively. I cannot pick a side in this matchup but both teams have been struggling offensively this season, scoring just 135 points per game combined and their previous meeting this season was a low-scoring one with just 123 total points. Take the under 142.5 points.