Old Dominion Monarchs vs Bucknell Bison prediction, odds and best bet for Nov. 7
Old Dominion will beat Bucknell, with a projected score of Old Dominion 75, Bucknell 70. Bucknell’s difficulty ending defensive possessions against Maryland is the strongest reason to favor the Monarchs, although Old Dominion must still exploit that weakness. Bucknell’s perimeter shooting threatens the forecast, and neither the supplied spread nor total offers a convincing wager. SportsJaw’s official betting recommendation is Pass.
Old Dominion Monarchs vs Bucknell Bison prediction and best bet
Old Dominion gets the winner selection, with low confidence and no official wager. Its two opening victories offer a modest foundation for the forecast, while Bucknell enters after a loss that exposed a costly rebounding problem. The distinction matters: picking the Monarchs to finish ahead is easier than backing them to cover -4.5 (-110).
The outside analysts disagree on the winner. Dimers projects Old Dominion 74, Bucknell 70, while Bandwagon projects Bucknell 73, Old Dominion 71. Those are competing model judgments, not confirmation of a betting edge. Our forecast favors Old Dominion, but Bucknell’s shooting makes a close finish credible.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Old Dominion Monarchs at Bucknell Bison, NCAA men’s basketball, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, in the 2026-27 season.
Tipoff: 5 p.m. ET.
Venue: Sojka Pavilion, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
Broadcast: ESPN+.
Records: Old Dominion Monarchs 1-0; Bucknell Bison 0-1.
SportsJaw odds: Old Dominion Monarchs -6 (-110); Bucknell Bison +6 (-110). Moneyline: Old Dominion Monarchs -230; Bucknell Bison +188. Total: Over 139.5 (-110); Under 139.5 (-110).