Lafayette vs Bucknell Prediction, Picks & Odds | 14 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Lafayette vs Bucknell

The Lafayette Leopards battle the Bucknell Bison, with tip-off scheduled for 20:30 on Wednesday, January 14.

We think a wager on the totals provides value after finding that the line is set at a generous 138.5. Expect Lafayette and Bucknell to surpass this number at -114.

Lafayette Leopards lost on the road in their previous game. Navy Midshipmen won 76-50.

Bucknell Bison were winners last time out. It was a 70-67 home victory against Loyola Maryland Greyhounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 75-69 in favor of Bucknell when they last played Lafayette. Bucknell have three straight victories against Lafayette. They have won 7 of the 10 previous head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Lafayette	11-21	2222	2381	-159	6-10	5-11	1L
Bucknell	10-23	2223	2518	-295	6-9	4-14	1L

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Lafayette vs Bucknell Prediction & Picks

Head into Lafayette vs Bucknell with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

Let’s go for Over 138.5 when these college teams lock horns. We think the line is too generous and we’re expecting the final total to be higher at odds of -114.

Our basketball predictions are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each team. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our college hoops picks.

Key Lafayette vs Bucknell stats:

• The 138.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Lafayette games on the road.
• The 138.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Lafayette games.
• The 138.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Bucknell games at home.
• The 138.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Bucknell games at home.

Over 138.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 53.2% chance of delivering a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Lafayette 72 - 74 Bucknell

Don’t pass up the opportunity to have a speculative wager on Bucknell to achieve a 74-72 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams.

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Lafayette 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 -172 favorites and that means a 63% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. Lafayette are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +140.

The spread is currently 3.5, with the total points line at 138.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 138.5 at -108.

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Moneyline

Lafayette

+140

Bucknell

-172

Point Spread

Lafayette +3.5

-115

Bucknell -3.5

-105

Total Points

Under 138.5

-112

Over 138.5

-108

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Lafayette Stats

Bucknell Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 145.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 138.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 138.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.10 pts and allowed 75.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 68.30 pts and allowed 79.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 138.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 148.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 138.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 138.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 63.10 pts and allowed 74.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 74.30 pts and allowed 74.00 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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