Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Bucknell vs Radford NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Radford.
Bucknell vs Radford Prediction
Looking to win big? The Bison and Highlanders face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Highlanders are hosting the game at Donald N. Dedmon Center in Radford, VA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Radford as the -6.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 134.5 points.
Bucknell vs. Radford Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Bucknell Bison at Radford Highlanders
- Where: Radford at Donald N. Dedmon Center
- Date: Sunday, December 8th
- Betting Odds RADF -6.5, BUCK +220 | RADF -279 O/U 134.5
Bison Preview: Will the Bison Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
Bucknell Bison Recent Game/Games
Bucknell dropped to 4-6 on the season after a 64-47 home loss to St. Bonaventure on Wednesday. The Bison entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 111, falling short of the O/U line of 135.5.
Bucknell struggled in the first half, trailing 38-16 at the break. They improved in the second half, outscoring the Bonnies 31-26, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.
Bison Offense Breakdown
In their last game, Bucknell's offense struggled, putting up just 47 points while shooting 36.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.1%, and they hit only 5 of 26 three-point attempts, shooting 19.2% from deep.
The Bison also struggled from the free-throw line, making just 9 of 21 attempts (42.9%). Chance Moore led the team with 17 points, hitting 3 of 5 threes and shooting 66.7% overall. Noel Brown added 14 points, shooting 60% from the field.
Bison Team Defense
Defensively, Bucknell held their opponent to just 64 points on 36% shooting from the field. They limited the damage from beyond the arc, as their opponent went just 5/26 from three-point range, a 19% shooting performance.
The Bison also benefited from poor free-throw shooting, with their opponent hitting only 9 of 21 attempts, or 42%. Bucknell gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.
Highlanders Preview: Does Radford Stand a Chance at Home?
Radford Highlanders Recent Game/Games
Radford improved to 7-2 on the season with a 70-67 win over North Carolina Central on Thursday. The Highlanders, who entered as -3 favorites, pushed against the spread. The game’s total points of 137 fell just under the 140.5 O/U line.
Radford trailed 31-24 at halftime but turned things around by scoring 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. Their strong 2nd half performance was key in securing the win.
Highlanders Offense Breakdown
Radford's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 38.2% overall and 18.8% from three-point range, hitting only 3 of 16 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, but they were able to get to the free-throw line, making 25 of 33 attempts for a 75.8% success rate.
Perry Smith Jr. led the way with 20 points on 8 of 11 shooting, while Josiah Harris contributed 16 points and 16 rebounds. Harris didn't attempt a three-pointer, and Truth Harris was the only Radford player to make multiple threes, hitting 2 of 4 from deep.
Highlanders Team Defense
Radford's defense gave up 67 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field on 24 of 54 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Radford's defense held their opponents to 6 of 18 shooting, or 33%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 13, shooting 65%. Radford gave up 12 offensive rebounds.
Bison vs Highlanders Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their last three road contests, Bucknell has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-3, while averaging 65 points per game.
- The Highlanders are 2-0-1 ATS in their last three home games and 3-0 straight-up.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Bison have a straight up record of 4-6. But, their mark vs the spread was just 8-2.
- Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Highlanders have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-4-1.
Bucknell vs Radford Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Radford -6.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.