The Bucknell Bison (8-20, 5-10 Patriot League) bring a four-game losing streak into a home matchup with the Holy Cross Crusaders (9-19, 4-11 Patriot League), who have lost three straight. The Crusaders are underdogs by only 2.5 points in the contest, which starts at 12 p.m. ET (on ESPN+) on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The matchup’s over/under is set at 142.5.
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Bucknell vs. Holy Cross betting lines
- Bucknell moneyline odds to win: -151
- Holy Cross moneyline odds to win: +123
- Spread: Bucknell (-2.5)
- Total: 142.5
Bucknell statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- When playing at home, Bucknell sports a worse record against the spread (4-8-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (5-8-0).
- The Bison have eclipsed the total more consistently at home, hitting the over in six of 12 home matchups (50%). On the road, they have hit the over in four of 13 games (30.8%).
- Bucknell has fared better as a moneyline favorite in home games, sporting a home record of 5-2, compared to going 1-1 in away games.
Recent trends
- The Bison have been racking up 70.9 points per contest in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s slightly higher than the 66.9 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
- Bucknell has been a little suspect on the defensive end of the floor recently, allowing 79.7 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 77.0 it has conceded this year.
- The Bison’s past 10 contests have seen them make 6.6 three-pointers per game while shooting 27.6% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are less than their 2025-26 averages of 7.4 makes and 30.3%.
Bucknell betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-17-0 (Home: 4-8-0; Away: 5-8-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 3-4-0 (As Favorite: 4-4-0; As Underdog: 7-13-0)
- O-U-P: 10-18-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 4-9-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-3 (Home: 5-2; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-17 (Home: 0-5; Away: 2-9)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.4 (336th in nation) | 46.6 (304th) | 28.0 (340th) | 32.7 (282nd) | 13.0 (250th) | 12.2 (293rd) |
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Holy Cross statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Holy Cross has been better at home (6-5-0) than on the road (6-8-0).
- In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Crusaders’ games have finished above the over/under at home (63.6%, seven of 11) than on the road (50%, seven of 14).
- This year the Crusaders are 3-6 at home when moneyline underdogs (.333 winning percentage). On the road they are 2-12 (.143).
Recent trends
- In their previous 10 games, the Crusaders are posting 69.8 points per contest, 1.7 more than their season average (68.1).
- Holy Cross is surrendering 76.5 points per game over its previous 10 games, compared to its season average of 73.4 points allowed.
- The Crusaders are making 0.2 fewer threes per contest over their last 10 games (6.5) compared to their season average (6.7), but they are posting a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 games (34.0%) compared to their season mark (31.9%).
Holy Cross betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-13-0 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 6-8-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 11-9-0 (As Favorite: 1-1-0; As Underdog: 12-12-0)
- O-U-P: 14-12-0 (Home: 7-4-0; Away: 7-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-1 (Home: 1-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-18 (Home: 3-6; Away: 2-12)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.8 (267th in nation) | 47.6 (335th) | 28.2 (337th) | 32.0 (241st) | 10.6 (355th) | 9.9 (61st) |
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