The Bucknell Bison take on the Army Black Knights. Tip-off is set for 11 a.m. ET on ESPN+.
Army is favored by 2.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -140. The total is set at 141.5 points.
Here’s my Bucknell vs. Army prediction and college basketball picks for February 25, 2026.
Bucknell vs Army Prediction
My Pick: Over 141.5 (Play to 144)
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Bucknell vs. Army Odds
| Bucknell Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2.5 -110 | 141.5 -110 / -110 | +120 |
| Army Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2.5 -110 | 141.5 -110 / -110 | -140 |
- Bucknell vs Army spread: Army -2.5
- Bucknell vs Army over/under: 141.5 points
- Bucknell vs Army moneyline: Bucknell +120, Army -140
Bucknell vs Army College Basketball Betting Preview
Bucknell Basketball
Bucknell comes in as losers of five in a row and nine of 11 in Patriot League play. The Bison have struggled with poor execution and injuries for most of this season.
Bucknell is just 8-21 overall, as both the offense and defense have let this team down regularly.
Regardless of what happens in the next two games, Bucknell will make the Patriot League Tournament and play in the opening round, so this last week of the season should be focused on continuity and on putting unique looks on tape for its first-round opponent.
The Bison need Amon Dorries and Pat Curtin to be proficient to have a chance at winning any games the rest of this season. These two lead Bucknell in scoring, averaging 15 and 12 points per game, respectively.
Ruot Bijiek averaged 12 points per game, but he's been out for some time with an injury, which has resulted in Achile Spadone playing significant minutes at the four-spot.
Bucknell doesn't have much size and will likely have to let it rip from 3-point range to stay in this game against Army.
The defense hasn't been good this season. As mentioned, Bucknell gives up a ton of size and routinely has four players on the floor at any one point who stand 6-foot-4 or shorter.
This is a poor rebounding team and the Bison have struggled to defend the outside. Army is going to shoot a ton of 3-point shots in this one, and this is a dangerous matchup for Bucknell defensively.
Army Basketball
Army has struggled through another losing season, as the Black Knights don’t have a ton of size or skill on the defensive end of the floor. While they do play hard, the Knights are often less athletic in the painted area than their opponents, and the offense relies heavily on 3-point shooting.
Army bombs away from deep more than just about anyone in the country, and the Knights are dangerous when those outside shots are falling.
If not, this team can lose by 10+ points to anyone in the Patriot League.
Ryan Curry is the guy for Army on the offensive end. He's a great facilitator with 128 total assists on the season and an assist-to-turnover ratio in excess of 2:1. Curry also scores 14 points per game for Army, which leads the team.
Jaxson Bell and Jacen Holloway each average 11 points per game, while three others score seven or more per contest.
Army shoots 3s; there are no two ways around it. Five players have 100 or more 3-point attempts this season, and Army will routinely deploy a lineup where four shooters are on the floor at any point in time.
The defense has struggled for Army and is currently the least efficient unit in the Patriot League. A lack of post presence and overall team height causes Army to struggle defending the painted area or blocking and altering shots from in close.
Bucknell doesn't have a strong post and wants to shoot from outside, so this contest could turn into a good old-fashioned 3-point shootout.
Bucknell vs. Army Betting Analysis
Army opened up a two-point favorite with a total set at 141.5. I like the over here.
This is the home finale for Army and a game I expect it to be focused for, at least on the offensive end. Army is going to shoot a ton of 3-pointers in this matchup, and Bucknell has the 356th-ranked 3-point defense in the country.
The Bison struggle guarding shooters and contesting shots, so I expect Army to have plenty of open looks in this matchup. Curry and Jackson Furman are capable shooters and three other players are hitting at least 33% from deep.
Bucknell is going to rely on Spadone, Curtin and Dorries to score, as it's thin on additional scorers. The Bison have been letting it fly more frequently from deep and are averaging 25 triples per game over their last five.
The shooting percentages have been poor, but they're now squaring off against the Black Knights, who have the worst 3-point defense in the conference. Opponents are making an eye-popping 39.5% of triples against Army, so expect some positive regression for Bucknell.
The first matchup saw Army come away victorious in overtime, 87-84, but there were 160 points scored in regulation in this first matchup. Both offenses were able to procure trips to the line, and even with poor shooting, 20 total 3-point shots were made.
I believe we see a similar game flow in this one, which tips at 11 a.m. ET. I also expect this game to be close late, which is likely to trigger late-game fouling. Neither one of these defenses has allowed any less than 72 points in either of their last four contests, and I expect both teams to be in the 70s here.
My Pick: Over 141.5 (Play to 144)
