The Colgate Raiders (16-10, 8-5 Pat) will be at Bender Arena to clash with the American University Eagles (13-11, 7-6 Pat) in a Pat matchup. The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
Colgate Raiders at American University Eagles ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Eagles lost a tough one against the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds, 86-84, while the Raiders beat the Holy Cross Crusaders, 74-70.
Colgate played a nearly perfect game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.289 (above their season average of 0.204) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.0 (below their season average of 30.7). Holy Cross was 0.077 and 10.7, respectively, for those same stats. American University, on the other hand, did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (17-24; 70.8 percent). Sa’eed Nelson played a key role for American University with 20 points and eight assists. Tucker Richardson, meanwhile led the way for Colgate, contributing 20 points and six assists.
In their first matchup this season, Jordan Burns led the Raiders to a 73-69 victory. He notched a double-double with 18 points and 10 assists. Colgate had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.4 vs. 17.2). American University, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.580 vs. 0.526).
The sharp-shooting offense of American University (86th in the NCAA with an effective field goal percentage 0.534) will square off against the mid-tier defense of Colgate (189th in effective field goal percentage allowed 0.504). The Eagles should have the advantage on that end of the court.
Colgate Raiders vs. American University Eagles Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Colgate, ATS Winner – Colgate, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- American University ranks eighth in three pointers allowed per game (17.4) while Colgate ranks 189th (23.2).
- The Eagles rank 45th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Raiders rank 117th (3.2).
- Colgate ranks 59th in assists per game (15.0) while American University ranks 82nd in assists allowed per game (12.2).
- The Eagles rank 63rd in steals per game (7.3) while the Raiders rank 169th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
- Colgate ranks 37th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while American University ranks 126th (34.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.8, down from 3.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Raiders have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (1.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (2.7 below their season average).
