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Navy vs Bucknell Picks and Predictions – Monday February 9, 2026
Navy heads to Lewisburg on Monday evening for a Patriot League road game that’s priced like a mismatch. The Midshipmen are 19-6 and laying 6.5 at Sojka Pavilion, while Bucknell is 8-17 and catching points at home. CBSS has the broadcast at 6:00 PM ET, and the total is sitting at 133.5, which fits the idea of a controlled, possession-by-possession conference game.
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This is a spot where you have to decide whether Navy’s efficiency and experience can create enough margin on the road, or whether Bucknell’s home comfort and free-throw stability keeps them inside the number. The market is leaning strongly toward Navy, but 6.5 in a lower total game is not nothing. Every empty trip matters more.
Navy vs Bucknell Odds
These are current betting lines, and bettors should keep monitoring movement and updated numbers on the college basketball odds page.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | -310 | -6.5 (-111) | 133.5 |
| Bucknell | +229 | +6.5 (-115) | 133.5 |
Navy Betting Form
Navy has been a steady bet profile for most of the season because they can score efficiently without needing pace. The 47.4% field goal rate signals shot quality, and their assist numbers show they’re not relying on hero ball to get there. That matters in road conference games where the first 10 minutes can be choppy. Navy can settle in and still get to their spots.
They’re also not a fragile road team. A 6-4 record away from home suggests they can handle different gyms and different whistles, which is usually the separator when you’re laying points on the road. If Navy controls shot selection and avoids the quick-turnover sequences that give underdogs confidence, they’re built to win by margin.
For recent results, splits, and deeper context, use Navy stats and results. From a betting standpoint, Navy is the type of favorite you can lay with because their offense is structured and repeatable.
Bucknell Betting Form
Bucknell’s cover case is mostly about making you win a half-court game for 40 minutes. They have been inconsistent, but they’re not helpless at home, sitting at 5-5 at Sojka Pavilion. That’s a meaningful split given their overall record, and it’s why +6.5 is at least worth considering in a low total.
Free throws are the best stabilizer for underdogs, and Bucknell’s 77.1% clip at the line matters. If they can keep the score close into the final six minutes, those points add up fast, especially if Navy is the team forced into late-game fouling. They also have shown they can win tight games recently, which at least tells you they can execute late when the game stays within one or two possessions.
For game logs and home splits, the best reference point is Bucknell schedule and stats. Betting Bucknell in this spot is betting that Navy’s offense gets dragged into a slower, more contested shot diet and that the Bison avoid long scoring droughts.
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Navy vs Bucknell Matchup Breakdown
The first thing I look at here is the total. At 133.5, you’re not expecting a run-and-gun game. That matters for the spread because lower totals shrink margin. Navy can be the better team and still win by five if Bucknell turns this into a long-possession game with clean defensive rebounds.
Navy’s edge is shooting efficiency and ball movement. If they’re getting good looks and finishing possessions, they can create a steady gap without needing a huge pace advantage. Bucknell’s edge is making every Navy basket feel earned, then answering with free throws and selective offense that keeps the clock moving.
Turnovers are the swing variable. If Bucknell takes care of the ball, +6.5 is live because it forces Navy to beat them with half-court execution on almost every trip. If Bucknell gives away possessions, Navy can cover comfortably because the Midshipmen don’t need many extra chances to build margin when they’re shooting well.
If you want a structured way to think about how tempo, efficiency, and end-game fouling affects spread outcomes in low totals, the Expert Betting Guide is a useful framework.
Navy vs Bucknell Predictions and Best Bets
I lean Navy -6.5. The offensive efficiency gap is real, and Navy’s ability to play with structure should translate even on the road. Bucknell has to be very clean to stay inside this number, and with their season-long inconsistency, I’d rather side with the team that can win without needing a perfect shooting night.
The counterpoint is legitimate: 6.5 in a 133.5 total game is a tax. If Bucknell keeps this in the half-court and makes it a free-throw finish, you can lose a Navy cover even if the Midshipmen control most of the night. That’s the risk you accept laying points here.
On the total, I lean under 133.5. Navy plays at a slower pace, and Bucknell’s best path is also slow and controlled. Unless we get a whistle-heavy game that turns into constant free throws, the baseline script points toward a final in the high 120s or low 130s.
Best Bet: Navy -6.5
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