Colgate Raiders vs. Lehigh Mountain Hawks Betting Prediction 02/04/19

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The Colgate Raiders (13-10, 5-5 Pat) will be at Stabler Arena to challenge the Lehigh Mountain Hawks (15-6, 8-2 Pat) in a Pat matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, February 4, 2019, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.

Colgate Raiders at Lehigh Mountain Hawks ATS Odds

In their last game, the Mountain Hawks beat the Army West Point Black Knights, 75-70, while the Raiders were beaten by the Boston University Terriers, 76-68.

The Mountain Hawks made 11 of their 14 free throws (78.6 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.593 (above their season average of 0.581). Colgate, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (30.8 vs. 25.9). Kyle Leufroy played well for Lehigh, contributing 22 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. Rapolas Ivanauskas fueled Colgate with 24 points and eight rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Jordan Burns led the Raiders to a 91-78 win. He registered a double-double with 23 points and 12 assists. The Raiders’ 6.4 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Mountain Hawks, who had a rate of 18.7.

Lehigh appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Mountain Hawks rank 44th in offensive efficiency, while Colgate ranks 200th in defensive efficiency.

Colgate vs. Lehigh Odds Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Lehigh, ATS Winner – Lehigh, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Colgate ranks 126th in three pointers attempted per game (23.2) while Lehigh ranks 273rd in three pointers allowed per game (27.2).
  • The Mountain Hawks average 5.9 steals per game, which ranks 150th in the NCAA. The Raiders rank 187th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
  • The Raiders rank 84th in assists per game (14.5) while the Mountain Hawks rank 217th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
  • Colgate ranks 50th in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while Lehigh ranks 159th (35.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Mountain Hawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.4, up from 4.0 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Raiders have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (3.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.8 points per game (7.3 below their season average).