Bucknell Bison (14-18) vs. Colgate Raiders (23-9)
March 10, 2024 2:00 pm EDT
The Line: Colgate Raiders -9.5; Over/Under: +131.5
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The Bucknell Bison take on the Colgate Raiders in College Basketball action on Sunday in New York. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the top bets for this game. We will look at:
- The Bucknell recent form and recent player performance
- The Colgate recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Bucknell
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Colgate
- Recent betting trends in games played between Bucknell and Colgate
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Bucknell and Colgate
Bucknell Preview
The Bucknell Bison are 14-18 (10-8) this year after they defeated American by a score of 80-57 in their last game. Bucknell led 40-29 at halftime and they scored 40 second half points in the blowout win. The Bison shot 46.6% from the field and made 9 three pointers in the game. Bucknell has also defeated Lafayette, Loyola-MD, and Army during this winning streak. The Bison are scoring 65.3 points per game with 32.3 rebounds per game and 12.2 assists per game, while allowing 67.2 points against per game this year. Jack Forrest is averaging 16 points per game, 5.3 rebounds per game, and 1.5 assists per game. Bucknell is shooting 43% from the field, 71.5% on free throws, and 33.9% on three pointers this season.
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Colgate Preview
The Colgate Raiders are 23-9 (16-2) this season after they defeated Holy Cross by a score of 81-64 in their last game. Colgate led 42-30 at halftime and they pulled away in the second half for the win. The Raiders shot 56.9% from the field and forced 12 turnovers in the game. Colgate has won three games in a row and 15 of their last 16. The Raiders are scoring 71.5 points per game with 35.7 rebounds per game and 15.3 assists per game, while giving up 63.4 points against per game this season. Braeden Smith is averaging 12.2 points per game, 5.3 rebounds per game, and 5.9 assists per game. Colgate is shooting 46.9% from the field, 68.7% on free throws, and 37.1% on three pointers this year.
Bucknell vs Colgate Betting Prediction
Colgate was the best team in the Patriot League during the regular season and they ran away with the title, winning by six games. The Raiders aren’t elite offensively, but they are great on defense, allowing just 63.4 points per game. Bucknell has won four games in a row and they have held their last four opponents to 57 points or fewer. Colgate defeated Bucknell twice in the regular season by scores of 62-50 and 84-73 and I think they will win this game easily. Take the Raiders here.
