A six-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Colgate Raiders (9-4) when they meet the American University Eagles (4-7) at Cotterell Court. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
American University Eagles vs. Colgate Raiders Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Raiders easily got past the Columbia Lions, 89-71, while the Eagles lost big to the Georgetown Hoyas, 80-60.
Colgate launched 32 three pointers, making 14 of them (43.8 percent). Columbia, on the other hand, was 7-26 (26.9 percent). American University, meanwhile, forced Georgetown into a turnover percentage of 21.3 (above their season average of 17.3). Colgate’s Jordan Burns had a solid performance, finishing with 21 points, 10 assists and six rebounds. Sa’eed Nelson played a key role for American University with 17 points.
The Raiders dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent game, Colgate won 83-81. Colgate’s effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over American University. The Raiders had a rate of 0.629 while the Eagles posted a mark of 0.516. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Colgate could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their sharp-shooting offense goes up against one of the worst defenses in the nation. The Raiders currently rank 48th in effective field goal percentage (0.541), while American University ranks 286th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.518).
American University vs. Colgate Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Colgate, ATS Winner – Colgate, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Colgate ranks sixth in three pointers attempted per game (30.2) while American University ranks 189th (20.5).
- The Raiders average 2.8 blocks per game, which ranks 127th in the NCAA. The Eagles rank 135th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- Colgate averages 14.4 assists per game, which ranks 81st in the nation. American University ranks 82nd in assists allowed per game (11.7).
- The Raiders rank 196th in rebounds per game (34.3) while the Eagles rank 248th (32.4).
- American University ranks 85th in steals per game (7.3) while Colgate ranks 99th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Raiders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.8, up from 3.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.4 points per game (2.0 below their season average).
