A 10-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Colgate Raiders (16-5, 7-1 Pat) when they take on the Lafayette Leopards (12-7, 4-4 Pat) at Cotterell Court. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Lafayette Leopards vs. Colgate Raiders ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Raiders defeated the American University Eagles 79-69, while the Leopards dismantled the Lehigh Mountain Hawks 74-56.
Lafayette’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Lehigh. The Leopards had a rate of 0.598 (above their season average of 0.552), while the Mountain Hawks posted a mark of 0.438 (below their season average of 0.499). The Raiders, on the other hand, made 19 of their 25 free throws (76.0 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.9 (above their season average of 25.3). Colgate was lifted by Will Rayman, who had 19 points and 16 rebounds. Meanwhile, Justin Jaworski played a key role for Lafayette with 20 points.
In their first matchup this season, Lukas Jarrett led the Leopards to a 71-67 victory. He produced 10 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. The Leopards’ 26.7 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Raiders, who had a rate of 20.6.
Colgate could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their productive offense squares off against one of the worst defenses in the nation. The Raiders rank 53rd in offensive efficiency, while Lafayette ranks 262nd in defensive efficiency. Also, the Leopards rank 323rd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.176), while the Raiders rank 21st in opponents’ FTA rate (0.162).
Lafayette Leopards at Colgate Raiders ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Colgate, ATS Winner – Lafayette, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Lafayette averages 25.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 56th in the nation. Colgate ranks 206th in three pointers allowed per game (23.8).
- The Raiders rank 194th in steals per game (5.4) while the Leopards rank 229th (4.6).
- The Leopards average 16.2 assists per game, which ranks 19th in the NCAA. The Raiders rank 140th in assists allowed per game (12.8).
- Lafayette ranks sixth in blocks allowed per game (1.9) while Colgate ranks 62nd (2.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Raiders have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (0.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (1.5 below their season average).
- The Leopards’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 3.8 for the season.
