Navy Midshipmen vs. Colgate Raiders ATS Prediction 02/08/20

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The Navy Midshipmen (12-10, 6-5 Pat) will be at Cotterell Court to meet the Colgate Raiders (18-6, 9-2 Pat) in a Pat matchup. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

Navy Midshipmen vs. Colgate Raiders Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Raiders had no trouble getting past the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, 81-51, while the Midshipmen were beaten by the American University Eagles, 62-54.

Colgate dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 11.1 (better than their season average of 14.4) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.0 (above their season average of 26.4). Lehigh was 26.5 and 18.2, respectively, for those same stats. Navy, meanwhile, held American University to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 26.2). Will Rayman was a key piece for Colgate with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Navy, meanwhile, was led by Evan Wieck, who put up 12 points and six rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Jordan Burns led the Raiders to a 70-63 win. He recorded 13 points, six rebounds and six assists. Making free throws was one of Colgate’s biggest advantages. They were 12-15 (80.0 percent), while the Midshipmen were just 8-13 (61.5 percent).

Colgate should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Raiders rank 44th in offensive efficiency, while the Midshipmen rank 180th in defensive efficiency.

Navy Midshipmen vs. Colgate Raiders Odds Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Navy ranks 14th in rebounds allowed per game (30.5) while Colgate ranks 171st (35.7).
  • The Raiders average 2.8 blocks per game, which ranks 138th in the country. The Midshipmen rank 145th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
  • The Raiders rank 11th in three pointers attempted per game (28.7) while the Midshipmen rank 161st (21.7).
  • Colgate averages 14.3 assists per game, which ranks 69th in the NCAA. Navy ranks 139th in assists allowed per game (12.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Midshipmen have been outscored by an average of 0.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Navy has defeated opponents by an average of 1.6 points.
  • During their last five games, the Raiders have scored an average of 78.2 points per game (2.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (2.8 below their season average).