| MATCHUP | Lehigh Mountain Hawks | Bucknell Bison |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Where | Sojka Pavilion, Lewisburg, PA | |
| When | Saturday, January 3, 2026 | |
| Time | 05:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Bucknell Bison Preview
Bucknell Bison have a 3-11 record this season and are tied for 9th place in the Patriot League. They have a 1-3 home record and are coming off a 65-58 away loss against Holy Cross. Their previous three games were a 94-39 away loss against Iowa, a 51-38 away win against Rider and a 73-66 home loss against UMBC.
Offensively, Bucknell averages 63.6 points per game, while allowing 77.2 points per game defensively. The Bison shoot with 40% from the field and grab 31.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.9 assists per game. They average 2.1 blocks per game and 6.9 steals per game defensively.
Amon Dörries leads Bucknell in scoring, with an average of 11.9 points per game, while shooting with 48.4% from the field and 80% from the free throw line. Grgur Brcic is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.9 per game, while Jayden Williams adds a team-high 3.9 assists per game.
Lehigh Mountain Hawks Preview
Lehigh Mountain Hawks have a 4-10 record this season and are tied for 7th place in the Patriot League. They have a 0-6 away record and are coming off an 85-78 home loss against Army. Their previous three games were a 76-62 away loss against Monmouth, an 83-74 home win against Penn State Hazleton and an 87-82 home loss against LIU.
Offensively, Lehigh averages 70.9 points per game, while allowing 75 points per game defensively. The Mountain Hawks shoot with 44% from the field and grab 31.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.3 assists per game. They average 3.4 blocks per game and 7.3 steals per game defensively.
Nasir Whitlock leads Lehigh in scoring, with an average of 19.5 points per game, while shooting with 44.6% from the field and 78.0% from the free throw line. Hank Alvey is the team’s leading rebounder with 7 per game, while Caleb Thomas adds a team-high 2.5 assists per game.
Lehigh Mountain Hawks @ Bucknell Bison Betting Trends: January 3, 2026
Why the Bucknell Bison will win
- Bucknell has won 12 of its last 13 home games against Conference opponents.
- Lehigh has lost each of its last seven games following an overtime loss.
- Bucknell has won the first half in six of its last seven home games against Conference opponents.
Why the Lehigh Mountain Hawks will win
- Bucknell has lost each of its last seven day games.
- Lehigh has won six of its last eight games against Bucknell.
- Bucknell has lost the first half in six of its last seven day games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Lehigh’s last seven games have produced a total of 138+ points.
- Each of Bucknell’s last seven games at Sojka Pavilion have produced a total of 137+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Bucknell ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (39.3%).
- Bucknell ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (22.1).
- Lehigh ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (17.1).
- Lehigh ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.7).
Lehigh vs Bucknell Prediction
In this Lehigh vs Bucknell Prediction, Bucknell is coming as -3.5 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records but Bucknell has been terrible at home and Lehigh has been winless on the road. They have both been below average against the spread throughout the season, so I see no value on either side. Both offenses have been bad this season, as they both score just 134.5 points per game combined and Bucknell is 8-2 to the under in its last 10 games. Take the under 135.5 points in this one.