Bucknell vs. Navy, Picks and Prediction, Thursday, March 5, 2026
Use Code WWWC Bucknell (10-22, 6-12 Patriot) will be trying to pull off an upset when they visit Alumni Hall on Thursday night to face top-seeded Navy (25-6, 17-1 Patriot) in the quarterfinals of the Patriot League Championship at 7 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Bison vs. Midshipmen prediction. Do you need a boost in your handicapping? Try our College Basketball Betting Picks.
The Bison are coming off a 65-55 win over Army as 1.5-point favorites. The Midshipmen are coming off an 85-69 win over Colgate as 6.5-point favorites.
Navy is 6-4 in its last 10 games against Bucknell.
Bucknell Going For Second Consecutive Win
The Bison bounced back from their loss to Lehigh with a win over Army in their last game, giving them two wins in their last three games. They will try to keep the momentum going and knock off the top seed in the tournament when they play on Thursday.
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Bucknell averages 67.3 points per game. They’ve made 42 percent of their field goals and 30.4 percent of their three-pointers.
Amon Dorries leads the Bison with 16.1 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. Pat Curtin averages 12.9 points and 4.2 rebounds per game, while Achile Spadone averages 12.2 points and 6.1 rebounds per game.
Bucknell is giving up 76.4 points per game. Opponents have made 46.1 percent of their field goals and 37 percent of their three-pointers against them.
Navy Going For 14th Consecutive Win
The Midshipmen were dominant in conference play this season, winning 17 of their 18 games. They have won 13 straight games, and will try to make it 14 in a row when they play on Thursday.
Navy averages 74.8 points per game. They’ve made 48 percent of their field goals and 36 percent of their three-pointers.
Austin Benigni leads Navy with 18.1 points and 4.4 assists per game. Aidan Kehoe averages 15.4 points and 11 rebounds per game, while Jinwoo Kim averages 9.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per game.
Navy is giving up 63.3 points per game. Opponents have made 41 percent of their field goals and 29.3 percent of their three-pointers against them.
Bucknell vs. Navy Picks
Point Spread Pick for Bucknell vs. Navy
- Navy Midshipmen to cover. (4 Units)
The Midshipmen have the edge in this game because they’re playing well offensively, scoring more than 81 points per game in their last three games, while making 51 percent of their shots. They’ve also done a better job at the charity stripe, making over 72 percent of their free throws in their last three games, while the Bison made less than 70 percent of theirs. They’re the better rebounding team, and they grab more than eight offensive rebounds per game, which will give them more scoring chances. They also do a good job of protecting the ball, and won’t give up many easy-scoring chances. The Bison aren’t very good defensively, and they give up more than 76 points per game on the road, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Midshipmen. Take the Navy to cover the spread.
Over/Under Pick for Bucknell vs. Navy
- Under (4 Units)
The Bison average 67.3 points per game. They play at the 248th-fastest pace in the country, averaging 69.3 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that gave up 61 points per game in their last three games. The Midshipmen average 74.8 points per game. They play at the 322nd-fastest pace in the nation, averaging 67.5possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that gave up 72.3 points per game in their last three games. Don’t expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total.
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