The Colgate Raiders (15-5, 6-1 Pat) will be at Bender Arena to take on the American University Eagles (9-9, 5-2 Pat) in a Pat matchup. Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Colgate Raiders at American University Eagles ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Eagles won a close one over the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds 93-91, while the Raiders were victorious over the Bucknell Bison 80-65.
The Raiders had a solid free throw rate of 0.250 (above their season average of 0.154) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.708 (above their season average of 0.535). Meanwhile, American University’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Loyola Maryland. The Eagles had a rate of 16.1 (better than their season average of 16.3), while the Greyhounds posted a mark of 17.1. Mark Gasperini fueled American University with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Will Rayman had a good game for Colgate, putting up 19 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this year, Rapolas Ivanauskas led the Raiders to a 65-51 win. He notched a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds. One of Colgate’s largest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 7-8 (87.5 percent), while the Eagles were just 5-9 (55.6 percent).
American University may have difficulty getting to the charity stripe in this battle. The Eagles currently rank 296th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.191, while Colgate ranks 22nd in FTA rate allowed (0.161). Additionally, the 54th-ranked offense of the Raiders (offensive efficiency of 109.2) will attempt to take advantage of the 304th-ranked defense of the Eagles (defensive efficiency of 105.0).
Colgate Raiders vs. American University Eagles Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – American University, ATS Winner – American University, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- American University ranks 13th in three pointers allowed per game (16.6) while Colgate ranks 214th (23.8).
- The Raiders rank 44th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while the Eagles rank 82nd (3.2).
- American University ranks 74th in steals per game (7.4) while Colgate ranks 81st in steals allowed per game (6.1).
- The Raiders rank 175th in rebounds per game (35.3) while the Eagles rank 264th (32.3).
- Colgate averages 14.8 assists per game, which ranks 55th in the country. American University ranks 134th in assists allowed per game (12.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Raiders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.8, up from 5.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (3.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.4 points per game (0.3 below their season average).
