Lehigh vs Bucknell Prediction 2/17/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Lehigh vs Bucknell prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, February 17th at Sojka Pavilion in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Lehigh Mountain Hawks Betting Preview

The Lehigh Mountain Hawks are 10-15 (5-9) this season after they defeated Holy Cross by a score of 72-60 in their last game. Lehigh led 26-25 at halftime and added 46 points in the second half in the win. The Mountain Hawks shot 46.7% from the field, 43.8% on three-pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Tyler Whitney-Sidney led Lehigh with 18 points and three rebounds, while Nasir Whitlock added 15 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Mountain Hawks lost to Navy by a score of 63-60 and American by a score of 78-75. Lehigh has won three of their last five games and they are currently near the bottom of the Patriot League standings with a 5-9 record. Lehigh has scored 70.4 points per game and they have allowed 71.0 points per game, while also averaging 31.6 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game this season. Tyler Whitney-Sidney is averaging 13.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while Cam Gillus is averaging 10.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game this year. Lehigh is shooting 44.7% from the field, 67.8% on free throws, and 37.4% on three-pointers this season. 

Bucknell Bison Betting Preview

The Bucknell Bison are 13-14 (9-5) this year after they defeated Lafayette by a score of 75-69 in their last game. Bucknell led 32-30 at halftime and added 43 points in the second half in the win. The Bison shot 51.9% from the field, 42.1% on three-pointers, and 91.7% on free throws in the game. Noah Williamson led Bucknell with 24 points and eight rebounds, while Brandon McCreesh added 14 points and one rebound in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Bison defeated Boston by a score of 76-60 but did lose to Army by a score of 116-110 before that. Bucknell has won five of their last six games and they are currently tied for second in the Patriot League standings with a 9-5 record. Bucknell has scored 73.1 points per game and they have allowed 74.4 points per game, while also averaging 33.5 rebounds and 13.3 assists per game this season. Noah Williamson is averaging 16.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Josh Bascoe is averaging 15.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game this year. Bucknell is shooting 45.5% from the field, 66.3% on free throws, and 34.6% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Bucknell will beat Lehigh

• Bucknell has won each of its last nine games against the Patriot League at Sojka Pavilion.
• Lehigh has lost each of its last five road night games against Conference opponents.
• Lehigh has lost the first half in 13 of its last 15 road games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Lehigh’s last nine road night games against the Patriot League have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
• Nine of Bucknell’s last 11 home night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.

Lehigh vs Bucknell Prediction 

Bucknell comes into this matchup battling at the top of the conference standings and they will be at home for this game. The Bison have won five of their last six games and they are 7-0 in their last seven home games. Bucknell is shooting 45.5% from the field this year and their defense has been pretty strong over the last few weeks. Lehigh has lost two of their last three games and they are just 1-5 in their last six road games. The Mountain Hawks are shooting 44.7% from the field this year and they have scored at least 72 points in three of their last four games. Lehigh did win the first meeting between these teams by a score of 66-64, but Bucknell has been lights out at home. Take the Bison here.