The FGCU Eagles (2-7) welcome the Colgate Raiders (5-3) to Alico Arena. The Eagles look to put an end to their five-game losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 2, 2018.
Colgate Raiders at FGCU Eagles ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last game. The Eagles lost a close one to the FIU Golden Panthers, 81-80, while the Raiders lost to the South Florida Bulls, 73-63.
Colgate held South Florida to an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (below their season average of 34.6) while FGCU had a free throw rate of 0.226 (above their season average of 0.199). FGCU was lifted by RaySean Scott Jr., who had 12 points and 14 rebounds. Meanwhile, Rapolas Ivanauskas was a key piece for Colgate with 14 points and seven rebounds.
It will be a showdown of opposite paces as the up-tempo Eagles will look to push the slower-paced Raiders. Since the 2017-18 season, the Eagles rank 48th in possessions per game while the Raiders are 310th.
Colgate Raiders at FGCU Eagles Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – FGCU, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Colgate ranks 43rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.6) while FGCU ranks 227th (20.4).
- The Raiders rank 167th in blocks per game (3.2) while the Eagles rank 228th (2.7).
- FGCU averages 14.9 assists per game, which ranks 81st in the nation. Colgate ranks 140th in assists allowed per game (13.0).
- The Raiders rank 85th in steals allowed per game (5.7) while the Eagles rank 255th (7.2).
- FGCU ranks 91st in rebounds per game (37.2) while Colgate ranks 255th (33.7).
