Navy Midshipmen at Colgate Raiders Betting Prediction 03/10/19

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The Navy Midshipmen (12-18, 9-10 Pat) take on the Colgate Raiders (22-10, 14-5 Pat) in the Patriot League Conference Tourney at Cotterell Court. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 10, 2019.

Navy Midshipmen vs. Colgate Raiders Betting Odds

Both teams beat their last opponent. The Raiders defeated the Boston University Terriers 81-69, while the Midshipmen beat the American University Eagles 60-56.

The Midshipmen knocked down 15 of their 21 free throws (71.4 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.536 (above their season average of 0.466). The Raiders, on the other hand, forced 20 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.567 (above their season average of 0.552). Will Rayman led the way for Colgate, finishing with 26 points and six rebounds. Evan Wieck, meanwhile played a key role for Navy with 18 points.

Colgate could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their high-octane offense faces off against one of the worst defenses in the NCAA. The Raiders currently rank 55th in offensive efficiency, while Navy ranks 274th in defensive efficiency.

Navy vs. Colgate Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Colgate, ATS Winner – Colgate, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Colgate ranks 41st in assists per game (15.5) while Navy ranks 269th in assists allowed per game (16.0).
  • The Raiders rank 37th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while the Midshipmen rank 107th (34.0).
  • Colgate averages 6.0 steals per game, which ranks 143rd in the country. Navy ranks 190th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
  • The Raiders average 23.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 120th in the country. The Midshipmen rank 241st in three pointers allowed per game (24.7).
  • Colgate averages 3.5 blocks per game, which ranks 92nd in the country. Navy ranks 181st in blocks allowed per game (4.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Midshipmen have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (4.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (1.0 above their season average).
  • The Raiders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.2, up from 5.4 for the season.