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Lehigh vs. Bucknell prediction: Bucknell favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/3/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Lehigh vs Bucknell predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Bucknell and Lehigh are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at Sojka Pavilion on Saturday, with tipoff at 5:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Bucknell as the most likely winner of the Lehigh vs. Bucknell game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Lehigh vs. Bucknell prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Lehigh and Bucknell 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Bucknell a 62% chance of beating Lehigh. Our predicted final score has Bucknell winning 72-69.
According to our model, Lehigh (+4.5) has a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 137.5 points has a 55% chance of going over.
Lehigh vs. Bucknell odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Lehigh | Bucknell |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +4.5 (-105) | -4.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | +176 | -205 |
| Total | o137.5 (-110) | u137.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Lehigh vs. Bucknell picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available 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 | Lehigh +4.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Lehigh | +176 |
| Total | Over 137.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Lehigh +4.5 at the spread.
Lehigh vs. Bucknell game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between Bucknell and Lehigh at Sojka Pavilion is scheduled to start at 5:00 PM ET.
- Who: Lehigh vs. Bucknell
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM ET/2:00PM PT
- Venue: Sojka Pavilion
Conclusion
We predict Bucknell, with a 62% win probability, will likely beat Lehigh on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Lehigh vs. Bucknell insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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