Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 2, 2026

Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 2, 2026

Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 2, 2026

Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 2, 2026

Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Prediction: records, recent results, team stats and our winner pick.

Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Prediction: quick answers

Question Answer
Who is the pick? Maryland Terrapins to win
Game date November 2, 2026
Tipoff Nov 2, 7:00 PM ET / Nov 2, 5:00 PM MT
Venue XFINITY Center
Game setting Maryland Terrapins at home
Type of prediction Outright winner only
Research checked October 26, 2026

Our Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Prediction favors Maryland Terrapins. The main reason is the stronger previous-season scoring balance. This is a season-opening preview, so the distinction between last year’s production and this year’s personnel matters. The 2025–26 results below provide a baseline, while the 2026–27 roster information helps identify the people available to carry the plan into a new season.

The central question in Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Prediction is whether Maryland Terrapins can create useful possessions without giving Bucknell Bison extra chances.

The market format is straightforward: select the team expected to win, with no required winning margin. Our college basketball betting guide explains the basic choices. Readers can find the matchup at YouWager; this preview does not claim that a specific price is available or attach the selection to an invented line.

Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Prediction: recent head-to-head history

Date Site for Bucknell Bison Score for Bucknell Bison Winner
Nov 27, 2024 Away 67-91 Maryland Terrapins

The checked 2024–25 and 2025–26 schedules contain 1 completed meeting. In that window, Bucknell Bison won 0 and Maryland Terrapins won 1. This is a recent-meetings sample, not an all-time series claim.

Our Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Prediction gives current personnel more weight than a result produced by a different lineup. The familiar categories in basketball still provide the framework—shooting, possession, rebounding and foul management—but the people executing those tasks can change sharply from one November to the next. A historical win is useful context rather than a substitute for that comparison.

Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Prediction: trends to read correctly

For Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Prediction, the checked 2025–26 results for Bucknell Bison show 10-23 overall in 33 recorded games, 6-8 in the listed home games and 4-13 in the listed away games. There were 9 games decided by five points or fewer, with 3 wins in that group. These are straight-up results from the stated coverage, not an against-the-spread record. They describe the past schedule rather than a current 2026–27 winning streak.

For Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Prediction, the checked 2025–26 results for Maryland Terrapins show 12-21 overall in 33 recorded games, 7-8 in the listed home games and 2-10 in the listed away games. There were 5 games decided by five points or fewer, with 3 wins in that group. These are straight-up results from the stated coverage, not an against-the-spread record. They describe the past schedule rather than a current 2026–27 winning streak.

Those trends need context because a short sequence is sensitive to the opponents and venues in it. The statistical idea of sample variability is useful here. A hot shooting night against one opponent should not automatically become an expectation against another. Our handicapping guide provides a broader way to organize the evidence without confusing a descriptive trend with a guarantee.

Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Prediction: the statistical baseline

Previous-season measure Bucknell Bison Maryland Terrapins
Checked 2025–26 games 33 33
Record in those games 10-23 12-21
Points per game in those results 67.4 69.7
Points allowed per game in those results 76.3 76.6
Regular-season stat-feed games 33.0 33.0
Field-goal percentage 41.9 40.7
Three-point percentage 30.6 31.7
Free-throw percentage 76.8 72.2
Rebounds per game 31.4 35.4
Offensive rebounds per game 9.2 12.2
Assists per game 12.7 10.5
Turnovers per game 12.8 12.4
Steals per game 7.2 4.8
Blocks per game 1.8 2.9

The table supports Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Prediction by keeping the results record separate from the statistical feed. The results can include postseason games; the shooting and possession figures are from the 2025–26 regular-season feed. Where the national feed contains only a small subset for a smaller program, it is not presented as a complete season split. None of these numbers is described as a new-season average. The current game listing can be checked through the matchup schedule.

Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Prediction: Bucknell Bison last 10 games

Date Site Opponent W/L Team score–opponent score Season
Mar 05, 2026 Away Navy Midshipmen L 69-74 2025–26
Mar 03, 2026 Home Army Black Knights W 65-55 2025–26
Feb 28, 2026 Away Lehigh Mountain Hawks L 79-89 2025–26
Feb 25, 2026 Away Army Black Knights W 75-73 2025–26
Feb 22, 2026 Home Holy Cross Crusaders L 63-72 2025–26
Feb 18, 2026 Home American University Eagles L 57-75 2025–26
Feb 14, 2026 Away Boston University Terriers L 69-82 2025–26
Feb 09, 2026 Home Navy Midshipmen L 60-76 2025–26
Feb 07, 2026 Home Colgate Raiders L 59-78 2025–26
Feb 04, 2026 Away American University Eagles W 60-59 2025–26

The results window for Bucknell Bison contains 10 verified games, with a 3-7 record, 65.6 points scored and 73.3 allowed per game. For Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Prediction, these are historical completed results, not ten games already played in the new season. The season column identifies the relevant campaign.

The newest listed result was a loss against Navy Midshipmen on Mar 05, 2026: 69-74 from the perspective of Bucknell Bison. In the latest 5 games of this window, the record is 2-3, with scoring averages of 70.2 for and 72.6 against. The strongest margin in the displayed set was 65-55 against Army Black Knights; the toughest was 59-78 against Colgate Raiders.

Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Prediction: Maryland Terrapins last 10 games

Date Site Opponent W/L Team score–opponent score Season
Mar 11, 2026 Neutral Iowa Hawkeyes L 64-75 2025–26
Mar 10, 2026 Neutral Oregon Ducks W 70-60 2025–26
Mar 08, 2026 Home Illinois Fighting Illini L 72-78 2025–26
Mar 04, 2026 Away Wisconsin Badgers L 45-78 2025–26
Mar 01, 2026 Home Rutgers Scarlet Knights L 65-69 2025–26
Feb 25, 2026 Away Nebraska Cornhuskers L 61-74 2025–26
Feb 21, 2026 Home Washington Huskies W 64-60 2025–26
Feb 18, 2026 Away Northwestern Wildcats L 74-78 2025–26
Feb 15, 2026 Away Rutgers Scarlet Knights L 57-68 2025–26
Feb 11, 2026 Home Iowa Hawkeyes W 77-70 2025–26

The results window for Maryland Terrapins contains 10 verified games, with a 3-7 record, 64.9 points scored and 71.0 allowed per game. For Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Prediction, these are historical completed results, not ten games already played in the new season. The season column identifies the relevant campaign.

The newest listed result was a loss against Iowa Hawkeyes on Mar 11, 2026: 64-75 from the perspective of Maryland Terrapins. In the latest 5 games of this window, the record is 1-4, with scoring averages of 63.2 for and 72.0 against. The strongest margin in the displayed set was 70-60 against Oregon Ducks; the toughest was 45-78 against Wisconsin Badgers.

Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Prediction: offense, defense and possessions

The first matchup question in Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Prediction is how Bucknell Bison and Maryland Terrapins handle the ball before the defense is set.

The second question in Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Prediction is who finishes possessions on the glass. One defensive stop does not help if the offense immediately gets a second attempt. For Maryland Terrapins, winning the initial matchup and securing the rebound would support the preferred script.

The direct shooting comparison puts Bucknell Bison at 48.5% effective field-goal shooting and Maryland Terrapins at 48.1%. The difference is 0.4 percentage points, favoring Bucknell Bison. Meanwhile, the previous turnover averages were 12.8 for Bucknell Bison and 12.4 for Maryland Terrapins.

Bucknell Bison: what the baseline says

The checked 2025–26 results for Bucknell Bison cover 33 completed games and a 10-23 record. In that set, the scoring averages are 67.4 points for and 76.3 points against. Postseason games are included in the results record where they were played. For this opener against Maryland Terrapins, those figures describe the previous team.

The shooting baseline for Bucknell Bison was 41.9% from the field and 30.6% from three in ESPN’s 2025–26 regular-season statistical feed. That outside percentage makes shot selection important; volume alone would not establish a reliable scoring plan.

The calculated effective field-goal percentage for Bucknell Bison is 48.5%, and 42.7% of field-goal attempts came from three-point range. Effective field-goal percentage gives extra credit to a made three.

At the foul line, Bucknell Bison averaged 16.7 attempts per game and converted 76.8%. Strong drives and good post position create different pressure from a player leaning into difficult contact. Maryland Terrapins need to defend without repeatedly sending a capable shooter to the stripe.

The ball-movement profile shows 12.7 assists and 12.8 turnovers per game for Bucknell Bison, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.0. Those are team figures, so they do not identify one guard as responsible for every decision.

Rebounding gives Bucknell Bison another way to influence possessions. The previous regular-season feed lists 31.4 total rebounds per game, including 9.2 on offense and 22.2 on defense. Still, Maryland Terrapins need to finish each defensive stand with the ball.

For defensive disruption, Bucknell Bison recorded 7.2 steals and 1.8 blocks per game.

Maryland Terrapins: what the baseline says

The checked 2025–26 results for Maryland Terrapins cover 33 completed games and a 12-21 record. In that set, the scoring averages are 69.7 points for and 76.6 points against. Postseason games are included in the results record where they were played. For this opener against Bucknell Bison, those figures describe the previous team.

The shooting baseline for Maryland Terrapins was 40.7% from the field and 31.7% from three in ESPN’s 2025–26 regular-season statistical feed. That outside percentage makes shot selection important; volume alone would not establish a reliable scoring plan.

The calculated effective field-goal percentage for Maryland Terrapins is 48.1%, and 46.9% of field-goal attempts came from three-point range. Effective field-goal percentage gives extra credit to a made three.

At the foul line, Maryland Terrapins averaged 20.7 attempts per game and converted 72.2%. Strong drives and good post position create different pressure from a player leaning into difficult contact. Bucknell Bison need to defend without repeatedly sending a capable shooter to the stripe.

The ball-movement profile shows 10.5 assists and 12.4 turnovers per game for Maryland Terrapins, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 0.8. Those are team figures, so they do not identify one guard as responsible for every decision.

Rebounding gives Maryland Terrapins another way to influence possessions. The previous regular-season feed lists 35.4 total rebounds per game, including 12.2 on offense and 23.2 on defense. Still, Bucknell Bison need to finish each defensive stand with the ball.

For defensive disruption, Maryland Terrapins recorded 4.8 steals and 2.9 blocks per game.

2026–27 personnel and roster context

Bucknell Bison: current roster reference

2026–27 roster reference Position Height Class
Ludvik Bergseng F 6′ 11″ Freshman
Anderson Hoctor G 6′ 1″ Freshman
Danny Kennard C 6′ 11″ Freshman
Mert Kocagozoglu G 6′ 6″ Freshman
Rocco Lamuno G 6′ 3″ Junior
Matt Lange G 6′ 2″ Junior
Kyle Marshall G 6′ 4″ Junior
Ethan Marten-Coney F 6′ 9″ Freshman
Jacob Meachem G 5′ 8″ Sophomore
Patrick O’Brien F 6′ 8″ Senior
Aleksander Pachucki G 6′ 5″ Junior
Aidan Rousseau F 6′ 6″ Freshman
Luke Soden G 6′ 4″ Sophomore
Luca Soroa Schaller F 6′ 7″ Junior
Kellen Welch F 6′ 7″ Junior
Jayden Williams G 5′ 10″ Junior

The current roster feed lists John Griffin III as head coach for Bucknell Bison. The table gives the listed players, positions, heights and classes. A name on the roster also does not establish a particular minute load.

Maryland Terrapins: current roster reference

2026–27 roster reference Position Height Class
Bishop Boswell G 6′ 4″ Junior
Austin Brown F 6′ 8″ Freshman
Tomislav Buljan F 6′ 9″ Sophomore
Guillermo Del Pino G 6′ 5″ Sophomore
Kaden House G 6′ 3″ Freshman
Maban Jabriel G 6′ 9″ Junior
Robert Jennings II F 6′ 8″ Senior
Alex K’Medehouto C 7′ 0″ Junior
Mike McNair Jr. G 6′ 5″ Senior
Andre Mills G 6′ 4″ Sophomore
Baba Oladotun F 6′ 10″ Freshman
Pharrel Payne F 6′ 9″ Senior
Lukas Sotell G 6′ 3″ Senior
Adama Tambedou F 6′ 7″ Freshman
George Turkson Jr. G 6′ 7″ Sophomore
DJ Wagner G 6′ 4″ Senior

The current roster feed lists Buzz Williams as head coach for Maryland Terrapins. The table gives the listed players, positions, heights and classes. A name on the roster also does not establish a particular minute load.

The roster information gives Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Prediction a necessary new-season check.

Game setting and the likely paths to a win

The setting for Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Prediction is XFINITY Center. The listed tipoff is Nov 2, 7:00 PM ET / Nov 2, 5:00 PM MT.

The preferred script in Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Prediction has Maryland Terrapins generating repeated useful possessions instead of needing an unusual run of steals or contested three-pointers.

The main risk to Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Prediction is that the opener reveals a different level of organization from the one suggested by the previous-season baseline.

That is why the winner opinion is kept separate from a specific betting price. Our moneyline betting guide explains the format. At YouWager, the final game status and any confirmed availability changes should be checked before deciding whether to place a wager. Nothing in this preview turns the pick into a guaranteed score or a reason to chase an earlier loss.

Common questions about this matchup

Are these new-season statistics?

No. The historical results and statistical baselines are labeled 2025–26. The roster reference is labeled 2026–27 where that roster is available. Exhibition results are not silently blended into a regular-season record.

Does the pick require a certain winning margin?

No. Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Prediction selects Maryland Terrapins to win the game outright. It does not require a point-spread cover and does not attach the pick to an unverified total. The betting school guides explain how those markets differ. A team can be the preferred winner while its current price is still a separate decision.

What should be checked again before tipoff?

Confirmed availability changes and the final game listing matter most. A different primary ball handler or an unavailable interior defender could change the matchup more than a small difference in last year’s average. The NCAAB betting overview adds background on evaluating the market, while this preview keeps the focus on the two teams and the winner.

Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Prediction: final pick

The selection is Maryland Terrapins after weighing the available scoring history, the roster context and the setting.

The matchup can be followed at YouWager as game day approaches. Research was checked October 26, ahead of the November 2 slate, with earlier-season results clearly identified rather than presented as current form.

Our prediction: Maryland Terrapins to win.

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