Bucknell vs Colgate Basketball Odds

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The Bison will play the Raiders on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 2:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Bucknell and Colgate are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Bucknell currently has a 98.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Colgate is 99.00.
  • Away Bucknell - Bucknell starts this game with a 2-7 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Patriot Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Colgate - Colgate meets Bucknell boasting a 3-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the Patriot Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Bucknell currently ranks 2nd (0.600) in the Patriot Conference, with Colgate now standing 1st (0.800) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Patriot Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Bucknell has a 0.333 overall win percentage, with Colgate matching up with a 0.556 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Bucknell currently possesses 6-12 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Colgate has tallied a 10-8 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Welcome to the magical realm of college basketball! Bucknell faces Colgate on Saturday.

Bucknell has a 6-12 record, while Colgate stands at 10-8 this season. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Bucknell has a 3-2 conference standing, and Colgate has a 4-1 record. College basketball conference records are crucial for determining tournament seeds. Bucknell has won their last 2 games, while Colgate has won their last game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. The battle between these two teams will be fierce as they fight for conference supremacy. May the best team emerge victorious on the court!

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Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Bucknell		Favorite

Colgate
+8.5 -118 BetMGM
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-8.5 -102 BetMGM
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Colgate has a -8.5 -102 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Bucknell has a +8.5 -118 point spread at BetMGM OH. Bucknell is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
138.5 o -110 BetMGM
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138.5 u -110 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 138.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 138.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Bucknell		Favorite

Colgate
+300 BetMGM
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-375 BetMGM
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Colgate is the -375 moneyline favorite. Risk $375 to win $100 on Colgate at BetMGM. Bucknell is the +300 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $300 on Bucknell. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Bucknell vs Colgate College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th, 2026?

Colgate is a -8.5 -102 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Bucknell is a +8.5 -118 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Bucknell vs Colgate College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th, 2026?

The best over line is 138.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 138.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Bucknell vs Colgate College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th, 2026?

Colgate is a -375 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Bucknell is a +300 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Bucknell
Colgate
1/17/26 2:00pm EST
+8.5 -118-8.5 -102
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Underdog Bucknell - Bucknell bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.

A +8.5 Bucknell underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.

Favorite Colgate - Colgate bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.

A -8.5 Colgate favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Bucknell at Colgate Prop Bets

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Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Bucknell, Colgate
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Colgate12-90.5715-34-66-2+10.750W1
Bucknell6-150.2864-42-93-5+40.375L3

Bucknell & Colgate Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Bucknell Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Bucknell YR: futures available

Colgate Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Colgate YR: futures available

Bucknell & Colgate Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Bucknell vs Colgate College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

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  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Bucknell vs Colgate Game.

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