Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 13, 2026
Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 13, 2026
Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction: records, recent results, team stats and our winner pick.
Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction: quick answers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who is the pick? | Columbia Lions to win |
| Game date | November 13, 2026 |
| Tipoff | Nov 13, 7:00 PM ET / Nov 13, 5:00 PM MT |
| Venue | Sojka Pavilion |
| Game setting | Bucknell Bison at home |
| Type of prediction | Outright winner only |
| Research checked | November 12, 2026 |
Our Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction favors Columbia Lions. The main reason is the stronger previous-season scoring balance. This is an early-season 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 Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction is whether Columbia Lions can create useful possessions without giving Bucknell Bison extra chances. A game can turn on the quality of its first shot, but it can also turn on the possessions that never produce a shot at all. Turnovers, offensive rebounds and unnecessary fouls are therefore part of the winner assessment, alongside the more familiar shooting numbers.
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. You 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.
Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction: recent head-to-head history
No completed meeting between Columbia Lions and Bucknell Bison appears in the checked 2024–25 and 2025–26 national schedules. That means there is no score from that window to use as a direct recent comparison. It does not mean the programs have never met. For this early-season game, the better evidence is the current setting and the verified team information.
Our Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison 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.
Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction: trends to read correctly
Current season results
Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction: Columbia Lions this season
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 09, 2026 | Stonehill Skyhawks | Home | Win | 75–55 |
| Nov 05, 2026 | SUNY Old Westbury Panthers | Home | Win | 120–58 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Elon Phoenix | Home | Loss | 71–84 |
For Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction, Columbia Lions went 2-1 in the completed games listed here. Read the opponents and venues before treating that small sample as a trend.
Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction: Bucknell Bison this season
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | Virginia Cavaliers | Away | Loss | 61–95 |
| Nov 07, 2026 | Old Dominion Monarchs | Home | Loss | 62–82 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Maryland Terrapins | Away | Loss | 67–96 |
For Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction, Bucknell Bison went 0-3 in the completed games listed here. Read the opponents and venues before treating that small sample as a trend.
Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction: fixed betting odds
| Market | Selection | Line | American price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Columbia Lions | — | -192 |
| Moneyline | Bucknell Bison | — | +160 |
| Spread | Columbia Lions | -4.5 | -105 |
| Spread | Bucknell Bison | 4.5 | -115 |
| Total | Over | 146.5 | -110 |
| Total | Under | 146.5 | -110 |
For Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction, the fixed figures are a comparison snapshot, not confirmed YouWager prices. N/A means a price or line wasn’t verified. The winner pick still stands on the matchup evidence below.
For Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction, the checked 2025–26 results for Columbia Lions show 16-12 overall in 28 recorded games, 9-5 in the listed home games and 7-7 in the listed away games. There were 6 games decided by five points or fewer, with 4 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 Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison 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.
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.
Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction: the statistical baseline
| Previous-season measure | Columbia Lions | Bucknell Bison |
|---|---|---|
| Checked 2025–26 games | 28 | 33 |
| Record in those games | 16-12 | 10-23 |
| Points per game in those results | 76.6 | 67.4 |
| Points allowed per game in those results | 71.7 | 76.3 |
| Regular-season stat-feed games | 28.0 | 33.0 |
| Field-goal percentage | 47.5 | 41.9 |
| Three-point percentage | 35.5 | 30.6 |
| Free-throw percentage | 68.8 | 76.8 |
| Rebounds per game | 39.2 | 31.4 |
| Offensive rebounds per game | 12.8 | 9.2 |
| Assists per game | 15.8 | 12.7 |
| Turnovers per game | 13.0 | 12.8 |
| Steals per game | 5.9 | 7.2 |
| Blocks per game | 3.0 | 1.8 |
The table supports Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison 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.
Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction: Columbia Lions last 10 games
| Date | Site | Opponent | W/L | Team score–opponent score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 09, 2026 | Home | Stonehill Skyhawks | W | 75-55 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 05, 2026 | Home | SUNY Old Westbury Panthers | W | 120-58 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Home | Elon Phoenix | L | 71-84 | 2026–27 |
| Mar 06, 2026 | Away | Harvard Crimson | L | 71-81 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Home | Yale Bulldogs | L | 54-60 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Home | Brown Bears | W | 80-62 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Home | Dartmouth Big Green | L | 63-64 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Away | Princeton Tigers | W | 75-65 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Away | Pennsylvania Quakers | L | 67-76 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 07, 2026 | Home | Cornell Big Red | L | 67-88 | 2025–26 |
The results window for Columbia Lions contains 10 verified games, with a 4-6 record, 74.3 points scored and 69.3 allowed per game. For Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction, these are historical completed results, not ten games already played in the new season. The season column identifies the relevant campaign. A strong finish can provide useful background, while the new roster still has to establish its own form.
The newest listed result was a win against Stonehill Skyhawks on Nov 09, 2026: 75-55 from the perspective of Columbia Lions. In the latest 5 games of this window, the record is 2-3, with scoring averages of 78.2 for and 67.6 against. The strongest margin in the displayed set was 120-58 against SUNY Old Westbury Panthers; the toughest was 67-88 against Cornell Big Red.
Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction: Bucknell Bison last 10 games
| Date | Site | Opponent | W/L | Team score–opponent score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | Away | Virginia Cavaliers | L | 61-95 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 07, 2026 | Home | Old Dominion Monarchs | L | 62-82 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Away | Maryland Terrapins | L | 67-96 | 2026–27 |
| 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 |
The results window for Bucknell Bison contains 10 verified games, with a 2-8 record, 66.7 points scored and 79.3 allowed per game. For Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction, these are historical completed results, not ten games already played in the new season. The season column identifies the relevant campaign. A strong finish can provide useful background, while the new roster still has to establish its own form.
The newest listed result was a loss against Virginia Cavaliers on Nov 10, 2026: 61-95 from the perspective of Bucknell Bison. In the latest 5 games of this window, the record is 1-4, with scoring averages of 64.8 for and 80.4 against. The strongest margin in the displayed set was 65-55 against Army Black Knights; the toughest was 61-95 against Virginia Cavaliers.
Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction: offense, defense and possessions
The first matchup question in Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction is how Columbia Lions and Bucknell Bison handle the ball before the defense is set. A controlled early attack can produce a good shot, but a rushed attack can produce a turnover and an easier chance in the other direction. The team that gets into its offense cleanly will have more opportunities to make the opposing defense solve the intended action rather than benefit from a mistake.
The second question in Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction is who finishes possessions on the glass. One defensive stop does not help if the offense immediately gets a second attempt. For Columbia Lions, winning the initial matchup and securing the rebound would support the preferred script. For Bucknell Bison, extra attempts are a direct route to making the game closer without requiring a perfect first-shot percentage.
The direct shooting comparison puts Columbia Lions at 54.1% effective field-goal shooting and Bucknell Bison at 48.5%. The difference is 5.6 percentage points, favoring Columbia Lions. Meanwhile, the previous turnover averages were 13.0 for Columbia Lions and 12.8 for Bucknell Bison. That makes ball security a useful part of the case for Bucknell Bison, although opponents and tempo differed across the two schedules.
Columbia Lions: what the baseline says
The checked 2025–26 results for Columbia Lions cover 28 completed games and a 16-12 record. In that set, the scoring averages are 76.6 points for and 71.7 points against. Postseason games are included in the results record where they were played. For this early-season game against Bucknell Bison, those figures describe the previous team. They do not mean that the current roster has already produced the same level of offense or defense.
The shooting baseline for Columbia Lions was 47.5% from the field and 35.5% from three in the 2025–26 regular-season statistical feed. The three-point percentage supports respecting the outside shot, while the new rotation still has to reproduce it. Against Bucknell Bison, the useful distinction is between an open catch-and-shoot chance and a contested attempt taken because the possession is running out of time. A team can shoot the same number of threes while creating a very different quality of offense.
The calculated effective field-goal percentage for Columbia Lions is 54.1%, and 37.2% of field-goal attempts came from three-point range. Effective field-goal percentage gives extra credit to a made three. That shot mix suggests a useful test against Bucknell Bison: whether perimeter coverage can force a less comfortable attempt without leaving the lane open.
At the foul line, Columbia Lions averaged 16.9 attempts per game and converted 68.8%. Getting to the line can support scoring even when jump shots are uneven, but the route matters. Strong drives and good post position create different pressure from a player leaning into difficult contact. Bucknell Bison needs to defend without repeatedly sending a capable shooter to the stripe. If the game stays close, the same free-throw skill also becomes important when the leading team is intentionally fouled.
The ball-movement profile shows 15.8 assists and 13.0 turnovers per game for Columbia Lions, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.2. Those are team figures, so they do not identify one guard as responsible for every decision. They do identify a useful question against Bucknell Bison: can the new ball handlers create a good shot without exposing the ball to pressure? The answer will help determine whether the offense can keep its spacing and use its preferred actions.
Rebounding gives Columbia Lions another way to influence possessions. The previous regular-season feed lists 39.2 total rebounds per game, including 12.8 on offense and 26.4 on defense. Raw rebound totals are affected by pace and missed shots, so they are not the same as rebound percentages. Still, Bucknell Bison needs to finish each defensive stand with the ball. An opponent that allows repeated second chances can defend the first action well and still lose the possession.
For defensive disruption, Columbia Lions recorded 5.9 steals and 3.0 blocks per game. These numbers are useful clues about past events rather than a complete rating of the current defense. A team can block a shot and still surrender an offensive rebound; it can also defend a possession successfully without recording either a steal or a block. Against Bucknell Bison, the more valuable outcome is a controlled stop that allows the offense to begin without a scramble.
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 early-season game against Columbia Lions, those figures describe the previous team. They do not mean that the current roster has already produced the same level of offense or defense.
The shooting baseline for Bucknell Bison was 41.9% from the field and 30.6% from three in the 2025–26 regular-season statistical feed. That outside percentage makes shot selection important; volume alone would not establish a reliable scoring plan. Against Columbia Lions, the useful distinction is between an open catch-and-shoot chance and a contested attempt taken because the possession is running out of time. A team can shoot the same number of threes while creating a very different quality of offense.
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. That shot mix suggests a useful test against Columbia Lions: whether perimeter coverage can force a less comfortable attempt without leaving the lane open.
At the foul line, Bucknell Bison averaged 16.7 attempts per game and converted 76.8%. Getting to the line can support scoring even when jump shots are uneven, but the route matters. Strong drives and good post position create different pressure from a player leaning into difficult contact. Columbia Lions needs to defend without repeatedly sending a capable shooter to the stripe. If the game stays close, the same free-throw skill also becomes important when the leading team is intentionally fouled.
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. They do identify a useful question against Columbia Lions: can the new ball handlers create a good shot without exposing the ball to pressure? The answer will help determine whether the offense can keep its spacing and use its preferred actions.
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. Raw rebound totals are affected by pace and missed shots, so they are not the same as rebound percentages. Still, Columbia Lions needs to finish each defensive stand with the ball. An opponent that allows repeated second chances can defend the first action well and still lose the possession.
For defensive disruption, Bucknell Bison recorded 7.2 steals and 1.8 blocks per game. These numbers are useful clues about past events rather than a complete rating of the current defense. A team can block a shot and still surrender an offensive rebound; it can also defend a possession successfully without recording either a steal or a block. Against Columbia Lions, the more valuable outcome is a controlled stop that allows the offense to begin without a scramble.
2026–27 personnel and roster context
Columbia Lions: current roster reference
| 2026–27 roster reference | Position | Height | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigel Clarkson | F | 6′ 8″ | Junior |
| Leland Coleman | F | 6′ 7″ | Junior |
| Luke Cruz | F | 6′ 9″ | Freshman |
| Josiah Cunningham | G | 6′ 2″ | Junior |
| Miles Franklin | G | 6′ 5″ | Sophomore |
| Gabe Hornberger | G | 6′ 4″ | Freshman |
| Connor Igoe | F | 6′ 7″ | Sophomore |
| Douglas Langford | F | 6′ 8″ | Sophomore |
| Michael Madueme | G | 6′ 5″ | Freshman |
| Trae Nunn | G | 6′ 4″ | Freshman |
| Richard Nweke | F | 6′ 7″ | Senior |
| Gerard O’Keefe | G | 6′ 3″ | Junior |
| Josh Pratt | G | 6′ 2″ | Freshman |
| Mason Ritter | F | 6′ 9″ | Junior |
| Nicolo Romanelli | G | 6′ 2″ | Senior |
| Hampton Sanders | G | 6′ 0″ | Senior |
The current roster feed lists Kevin Hovde as head coach for Columbia Lions. The table gives the listed players, positions, heights and classes. It is a roster reference, not a projected starting five or a statement that every player has been medically cleared for this game. A name on the roster also does not establish a particular minute load.
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. It is a roster reference, not a projected starting five or a statement that every player has been medically cleared for this game. A name on the roster also does not establish a particular minute load.
The roster information gives Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction a necessary new-season check. Last year’s team shooting percentage can change when a high-volume player leaves, a new guard takes over the ball or a frontcourt pairing changes. Experience labels help describe the group, but a senior transfer can still be new to the system. The important question is which combinations can defend, rebound and create a sound shot together against this specific opponent.
Game setting and the likely paths to a win
The setting for Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction is Sojka Pavilion. Bucknell Bison has the familiar home environment, while Columbia Lions must handle the road setting and its communication demands. The listed tipoff is Nov 13, 7:00 PM ET / Nov 13, 5:00 PM MT. A late change to the official schedule should be checked before planning around the broadcast or placing a wager.
The preferred script in Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction has Columbia Lions generating repeated useful possessions instead of needing an unusual run of steals or contested three-pointers. A lead would allow that team to keep using its normal offense rather than forcing a response. Bucknell Bison wants the game to remain close enough for a few extra rebounds, a strong shooting stretch or a productive late possession to change the outcome.
The main risk to Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction is that this game reveals a different level of organization from the one suggested by the previous-season baseline. Bucknell Bison can challenge the pick by protecting the ball, making the selected side defend for longer and avoiding unnecessary fouls. If Columbia Lions starts trading empty possessions for easy opposing points, the game would be moving away from the clean, repeatable execution behind this selection.
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. For Columbia Lions and Bucknell Bison, the new season still has to establish how those players work together. Exhibition results are not silently blended into a regular-season record.
Does the pick require a certain winning margin?
No. Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction selects Columbia Lions 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 handicapping guide adds background on evaluating the market, while this preview keeps the focus on the two teams and the winner.
Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction: three things to watch
Start with shot quality in Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction. Columbia Lions is our pick, but look for whether its first clean looks come at the rim, from kick-outs, or at the line. A few difficult makes can build a lead without proving the offense has found a dependable shot.
Next, count the possessions that end without a shot. In Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction, Bucknell Bison can narrow the gap if it forces bad passes and turns those mistakes into quick points. A dead-ball turnover and an interception that leads straight to a layup cost the same possession but can have very different effects.
Finally, look at who comes away with the ball after the first miss. For Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction, a strong rebounding stretch can keep a team in the game even if it starts cold. Watch whether help defenders get back to their box-outs after a drive.
Columbia Lions vs Bucknell Bison Betting Prediction: final pick
The selection is Columbia Lions after weighing the available scoring history, the roster context and the setting. The case for Bucknell Bison depends on turning enough possessions in its favor to interrupt that route. The pick stays with the team expected to execute more consistently over the full game; it does not require predicting the exact final score.
The matchup can be followed at YouWager as game day approaches. Research was checked November 12, ahead of the November 13 slate, with earlier-season results clearly identified rather than presented as current form.
Our prediction: Columbia Lions to win.