Colgate Raiders at Navy Midshipmen ATS Prediction 01/03/19

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The Colgate Raiders (8-5) will be at Alumni Hall to square off against the Navy Midshipmen (3-8) in a Pat matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.

Colgate Raiders vs. Navy Midshipmen ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Midshipmen were blown out by the Old Dominion Monarchs, 67-44, while the Raiders lost a tough one against the NJIT Highlanders, 81-78.

Colgate had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.9 vs. 26.5) while Navy had a better offensive rebounding percentage (26.7 vs. 31.0). Navy rallied around John Carter Jr., who finished with eight points and 10 rebounds. Rapolas Ivanauskas had a solid performance for Colgate, contributing 16 points and 13 rebounds.

The Raiders dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last matchup, Colgate won 69-64. Colgate had a much better turnover percentage (7.7 vs. 21.5). Navy, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.4 vs. 15.2). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Ivanauskas and Will Rayman have been playing well over the last five games for Colgate. Ivanauskas has averaged 0 points per game, while Rayman has put up 0 points a game during that span.

Half-court execution will be critical when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Navy currently ranks 301st in possessions per game (67.3) and Colgate is 272nd (68.3).

Colgate Raiders vs. Navy Midshipmen Free Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Navy, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Colgate ranks 72nd in rebounds per game (38.2) while Navy ranks 174th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
  • The Raiders average 3.1 blocks per game, which ranks 111th in the NCAA. The Midshipmen rank 146th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
  • The Raiders rank 111th in three pointers attempted per game (23.3) while the Midshipmen rank 189th in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
  • Colgate ranks 130th in assists per game (13.5) while Navy ranks 195th in assists allowed per game (15.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Raiders have scored an average of 80.0 points per game (7.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (0.0 below their season average).
  • The Midshipmen’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.0, down from 11.2 for the season.