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

In this article, we will formulate a Bucknell vs Lehigh Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday,  February 17th, at the Sojka Pavilion. Let’s take a look at a Bucknell Bison vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks Pick. 

Can Lehigh Build on the Last Game?

Lehigh in the last game faced off against Holy Cross and they were able to secure a 72-60 victory. In the second half, Lehigh scored 46 points and that was the difference as they were able to pick up the win. Tyler Whitney-Sidney put up 18 points, three rebounds, and one assist. There were three different players that put up at least 11 points. Two games ago against Navy, Lehigh was defeated 63-60. 

Lehigh overall sits with a 10-15 record and they have gone 5-9 during conference play. Lehigh is averaging 70.4 points while their defense is giving up 71 points per game. The offense is ranked 278th in the league while the defense is ranked 162nd in the league. Keith Higgins Jr is averaging 17.9 points while shooting 46.3 percent from the field. Tyler Whitney-Sidney is averaging 13.5 points while shooting 47.4 percent from the field. 

Bucknell Has Won Two Games in A Row

Bucknell is playing well heading into this game and they have won two games in a row. Two games ago against Boston University, they won 76-60 and in the last game against Lafayette, they won 75-69. Noah Williamson put up 24 points, eight rebounds, and one assist. Brandon McCreesh also had a strong game putting up 14 points. Two games ago against Boston University, it was much of the same as Bucknell was able to secure the 75-69 victory. 

Bucknell overall sits with a 13-14 record overall and they have gone 9-5. Bucknell is averaging 73.1 points while their defense is giving up 74.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 213th in the league, while the defense is ranked 260th. Noah Williamson has been the top player all season, averaging 16.9 points while shooting 52.4 percent from the field and 32.4 percent from behind the three-point line. The offense jumping out to a fast start here is going to be key. 

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.

Bucknell vs Lehigh Prediction

Lehigh away from home has had its issues, while Bucknell at home has found success. Bucknell is averaging 73.1 points per game overall, and their offense will have no issue getting off to a fast start here. Lehigh’s offense will have no answer here, and it’s going to be Bucknell who will end up cruising here. Back Bucknell to win this game and cover the spread. This is one of the top plays on the board.