Army vs Bucknell Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Army vs Bucknell

The Army Black Knights face the Bucknell Bison, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, January 21.

Considering the +5.5 that is on offer for Army, our prediction is that the underdogs will cover the spread against Bucknell. They can stay in the game and odds of -108 is available.

Army Black Knights were beaten 78-67 in their previous game, being turned over at home to American Eagles.

Bucknell Bison lost on the road in their last game. Colgate Raiders won 95-76.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between Bucknell and Army saw the former win. It was a 84-53 scoreline. Bucknell have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Army	11-21	2309	2471	-162	6-11	5-10	4L
Bucknell	10-23	2223	2518	-295	6-9	4-14	1L

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Army vs Bucknell Prediction & Picks

Make the most of Army vs Bucknell with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

The best wager could involve backing Army against the spread in this college contest. There’s a generous +5.5 available at -108 that the underdogs cover the line and that has to be our pick.

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Key Army vs Bucknell stats:

• The +5.5 line has been covered by Army in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bucknell in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bucknell in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bucknell in 6 of their last 10 games against Army.

Army +5.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

Army +5.5 @ -108 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Army 74 - 76 Bucknell

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score pick being a 76-74 win for Bucknell. There are huge odds available when it comes to this selection.

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Army vs Bucknell Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

At betting odds of -227 with the sportsbooks, Bucknell are regarded as 69% likely to win this college game. The market suggests that Army are least likely to win at +180.

4.5 is the spread and 144.5 is the total points line. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. The Over 144.5 selection is available to back at -112.

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Moneyline

Army

+180

Bucknell

-227

Point Spread

Army +4.5

-108

Bucknell -4.5

-112

Total Points

Under 144.5

-110

Over 144.5

-112

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Army Stats

Bucknell Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 153.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 144.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 68.20 pts and allowed 74.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.90 pts and allowed 79.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 146.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 144.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.40 pts and allowed 78.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 71.00 pts and allowed 75.90 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Patriot League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Navy	26-7	2465	2105	360	15-3	11-4	1L
Colgate	17-15	2428	2412	16	10-5	7-10	1L
Lehigh	18-16	2490	2515	-25	13-4	5-12	6W
Boston University	17-17	2566	2514	52	11-5	6-12	1L
American	16-16	2387	2283	104	11-6	5-10	3L
Loyola Maryland	12-20	2407	2466	-59	8-7	4-13	1L
Lafayette	11-21	2222	2381	-159	6-10	5-11	1L
Army	11-21	2309	2471	-162	6-11	5-10	4L
Holy Cross	11-23	2310	2510	-200	6-8	5-15	1L
Bucknell	10-23	2223	2518	-295	6-9	4-14	1L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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