Holy Cross vs Bucknell Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Holy Cross vs Bucknell

The Holy Cross Crusaders battle the Bucknell Bison, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 on Sunday, February 22.

We’re expecting Over 142.5 points to be scored by Holy Cross and Bucknell combined. There’s a juicy -108 for our prediction and we’re anticipating that the scoreboard will tick over.

Holy Cross Crusaders were beaten 86-83 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Lafayette Leopards.

Bucknell Bison lost their last game, being beaten at home to American Eagles 75-57.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between Holy Cross and Bucknell saw the former win. It was a 65-58 scoreline. The past 10 games H2H record shows that both teams have five wins.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Holy Cross	9-20	1965	2147	-182	6-7	3-13	3L
Bucknell	8-20	1872	2155	-283	5-8	3-12	4L

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Holy Cross vs Bucknell Prediction & Picks

Take on Holy Cross vs Bucknell with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a value-driven bet builder. Scroll down for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Over 142.5 points are expected be scored during this college showdown, with this pick available at odds of -108 and this looks like a bet worth taking.

Our basketball predictions are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest college hoops team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.

Key Holy Cross vs Bucknell stats:

• The 142.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Holy Cross games.
• The 142.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Holy Cross games.
• The 142.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Holy Cross games on the road.

Over 142.5 Probability

According to the top betting apps, there’s a 51.8% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Holy Cross 75 - 74 Bucknell

We’re expecting this to be a close game and we’ll take Holy Cross to win 75-74. This is available at huge odds for those that want to have a speculative wager.

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Holy Cross 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.

Bucknell are strong -169 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 63% chance of claiming victory. At +140, Holy Cross are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is currently 2.5, with the total points line at 141.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. The Over 141.5 selection is available to back at -110.

There are plenty of team props and game lines available for college basketball wagering, and we recommend checking out the top sportsbooks to find the bet that aligns with your prediction for the game.

Moneyline

Holy Cross

+140

Bucknell

-169

Point Spread

Holy Cross +2.5

-102

Bucknell -2.5

-120

Total Points

Under 141.5

-110

Over 141.5

-110

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Holy Cross Stats

Bucknell Stats

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 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 2 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 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 146.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 143.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 142.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.80 pts and allowed 76.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 66.20 pts and allowed 77.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 150.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 142.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.90 pts and allowed 79.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 71.90 pts and allowed 78.80 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	23-6	2156	1843	313	13-2	10-4	11W
Colgate	16-12	2131	2104	27	9-4	7-8	1W
American	15-13	2101	2001	100	11-4	4-9	2W
Boston University	13-15	2145	2097	48	9-5	4-10	5W
Lehigh	12-16	2034	2101	-67	8-4	4-12	1L
Loyola Maryland	11-18	2203	2236	-33	8-6	3-12	2L
Army	11-18	2104	2248	-144	6-10	5-8	1L
Lafayette	9-19	1931	2078	-147	5-8	4-11	1W
Holy Cross	9-20	1965	2147	-182	6-7	3-13	3L
Bucknell	8-20	1872	2155	-283	5-8	3-12	4L

• 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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