The Marist Red Foxes (4-4) will travel to Cotterell Court to go head-to-head against the Colgate Raiders (7-4). Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Marist Red Foxes at Colgate Raiders Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Raiders lost a close one to the NJIT Highlanders, 81-78, while the Red Foxes fell to the Army West Point Black Knights, 73-69.
Marist had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.0 vs. 18.2) while Colgate had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.9 vs. 26.5). Colgate received a boost from Rapolas Ivanauskas, who put up 16 points and 13 rebounds. Meanwhile, Brian Parker played well for Marist, recording 25 points and 10 rebounds.
The Red Foxes won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 78-76. The Red Foxes’ 33.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Raiders, who had a mark of 20.7.
Ivanauskas and Will Rayman have played at a high level over the last five games for Colgate. Ivanauskas has averaged 0 points, while Rayman has put up 0 points a game during that span.
Colgate appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. Dating back to last season, the Raiders rank 96th in effective field goal percentage (0.523), while Marist ranks 284th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.526).
Marist Red Foxes at Colgate Raiders ATS Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Colgate, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Colgate ranks 104th in three pointers attempted per game (25.3) while Marist ranks 238th in three pointers allowed per game (25.4).
- The Red Foxes rank 224th in steals per game (4.6) while the Raiders rank 227th (5.7).
- The Raiders average 13.2 assists per game, which ranks 116th in the nation. The Red Foxes rank 219th in assists allowed per game (15.1).
- Colgate ranks 129th in rebounds per game (33.7) while Marist ranks 229th (33.4).
