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Bucknell vs. Colgate prediction: Why Colgate is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Bucknell vs Colgate predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Colgate and Bucknell will lock horns in men's college basketball action at Cotterell Court on Saturday, starting at 2:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Colgate as the most likely winner of the Bucknell vs. Colgate game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Bucknell vs. Colgate prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Bucknell and Colgate 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Colgate a 79% chance of beating Bucknell. Our predicted final score has Colgate winning 74-66.
According to our model, Colgate (-8.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 139.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Bucknell vs. Colgate odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Bucknell | Colgate |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +8.5 (-118) | -8.5 (+100) |
| Moneyline | +330 | -375 |
| Total | o139.5 (-105) | u139.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Bucknell vs. Colgate picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Colgate -8.5 | +100 |
| Moneyline | Colgate | -375 |
| Total | Over 139.5 | -105 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 139.5 total points.
Bucknell vs. Colgate game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between Colgate and Bucknell at Cotterell Court is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM ET.
- Who: Bucknell vs. Colgate
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET/11:00AM PT
- Venue: Cotterell Court
Conclusion
We predict Colgate, with a 79% win probability, will likely beat Bucknell on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Bucknell vs. Colgate insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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