Colgate Raiders at Holy Cross Crusaders Free Prediction 02/01/20

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The Colgate Raiders (16-6, 7-2 Pat) will be at the Hart Recreation Center to take on the Holy Cross Crusaders (3-19, 2-7 Pat) in a Pat matchup. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

Colgate Raiders at Holy Cross Crusaders ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last game. The Crusaders were beaten by the Navy Midshipmen, 81-66, while the Raiders lost a tough one against the Lafayette Leopards, 80-78.

Colgate had a turnover percentage of 6.1 (better than their season average of 15.0) while Holy Cross did a terrific job of making free throws (20-24; 83.3 percent). Holy Cross rallied around Joe Pridgen, who had 20 points and six rebounds. Rapolas Ivanauskas played a pivotal role for Colgate with 25 points and 10 rebounds.

The Raiders dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last contest, Colgate won 79-59. Colgate won the rebounding battle. The Raiders had nine offensive rebounds and 35 total rebounds, while the Crusaders had four and 19, respectively. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.

Holy Cross could have trouble getting to the foul line in this meeting. The Crusaders rank 339th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.165, while Colgate ranks 19th in FTA rate allowed (0.160). Additionally, the 56th-ranked offense of the Raiders (offensive efficiency of 109.3) will go head-to-head against the 351st-ranked defense of the Crusaders (defensive efficiency of 115.6).

Colgate Raiders vs. Holy Cross Crusaders Betting Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Holy Cross, ATS Winner – Holy Cross, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Holy Cross ranks 50th in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while Colgate ranks 212th (24.0).
  • The Raiders rank 195th in steals per game (5.4) while the Crusaders rank 225th (4.8).
  • The Raiders rank 77th in assists per game (14.4) while the Crusaders rank 195th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
  • Colgate ranks 145th in rebounds per game (35.8) while Holy Cross ranks 247th (32.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Crusaders’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.6, down from 12.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Raiders have scored an average of 76.6 points per game (1.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (1.4 above their season average).