Lafayette vs Bucknell Prediction 01/08/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Lafayette vs Bucknell Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, January 8th, at the Sojka Pavillion. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Leopards’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Bison’s recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Lafayette 

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Bucknell

-Recent betting trends in games played between Lafayette and Bucknell

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Leopards and Bison.

Lafayette Fell Just Short

Lafayette in the last game faced off against the Navy in the last game, and they scored 70 points, but the defense gave up 71 points, and that led to the defeat. At halftime, they were down 41-33 and even though they fought back in the second half, it wasn’t enough. Guard Caleb Williams put up 16 points, five rebounds, and two rebounds. There were three different players that put up at least 13 points. Two games ago against Boston, Lafayette scored 60 points, while the defense gave up only 46 points. 

Lafayette on the season is averaging 69 points while their defense is giving up 68.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 314th in the league while the defense is ranked 116th. Guard Alex Chaikin is having a strong season and is averaging 11.2 points while shooting 53.1 percent from the field and 54 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Bucknell Coming Off a Win

Bucknell hasn’t found a whole lot of success this season winning only five games total, but they were able to pick up the win in the last game. Bucknell faced off against Colgate and they scored 66 points and that was enough for the six-point victory. Center Noah Williamson put up 20 points and 10 rebounds. Elvin Edwards Jr put up 13 points, five rebounds, and three assists. Bucknell on the season is averaging 69 points while their defense is giving up 74.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 314th in the league while the defense is ranked 271th. Josh Basco has been the top player for Bucknell averaging 14.3 points while shooting 40.4 percent from the field and 36.9 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Bucknell Will Beat Lafayette

• Lafayette has lost 12 of its last 13 road games following a road loss.
• The home team has won each of Bucknell’s last five games.
• Bucknell has won the first half in each of its last eight games against Conference opponents.

Lafayette vs Bucknell Prediction

Away from home this season Lafayette has had some major injury issues and that is going to be a problem again here. Bucknell on the season is averaging 69 points per game but they are going to go even higher than that here. The Lafayette offense will struggle here, and that will be the difference here as Bucknell is going to end up getting the job done. Back Bucknell to win this game and cover the spread.