The CSUN Matadors (0-5) will square off against the Colgate Raiders (2-3) at Kress Events Center. The game gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 24, 2019.
CSUN Matadors vs. Colgate Raiders Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Raiders dismantled the SUNY-Cortland Red Dragons, 89-50, while the Matadors got blown out by the Richmond Spiders, 90-62.
Colgate dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.621 (above their season average of 0.489) and a turnover percentage of 14.6 (better than their season average of 17.8). For those same stats, SUNY-Cortland had marks of 0.343 and 23.8, respectively. CSUN, on the other hand, did a great job of converting from the charity stripe (17-21; 81.0 percent). Colgate received a boost from Rapolas Ivanauskas, who contributed 18 points and five rebounds. Michael Ou played well for CSUN, putting up 14 points and eight rebounds.
The prolific offense of Colgate will square off against the porous defense of CSUN. Since the 2018-19 season, the Raiders rank 46th in offensive efficiency, while the Matadors are 349th in defensive efficiency. The Raiders should have the advantage on that side of the ball. Opposite styles will be on display in this meeting. The up-and-down Matadors rank 52nd in possessions per game, while the more methodical Raiders rank 263rd.
CSUN Matadors vs. Colgate Raiders ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Colgate, ATS Winner – Colgate, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Colgate ranks 43rd in rebounds allowed per game (32.3) while CSUN ranks 306th (39.2).
- The Matadors rank 119th in steals allowed per game (6.1) while the Raiders rank 244th (7.3).
- CSUN ranks 60th in blocks per game (4.2) while Colgate ranks 147th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- The Raiders average 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 37th in the NCAA. The Matadors rank 295th in assists allowed per game (15.6).
- Colgate ranks 92nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.1) while CSUN ranks 264th (19.7).
