The Colgate Raiders (12-4, 3-0 Pat) travel to Alumni Hall to go head-to-head against the Navy Midshipmen (8-6, 2-1 Pat). The Raiders look to prolong their six-game winning streak. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
Colgate Raiders vs. Navy Midshipmen Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Midshipmen defeated the Bucknell Bison 60-56, while the Raiders had no trouble getting past the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds 92-70.
Colgate dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.3 (above their season average of 24.7) and a turnover percentage of 12.0 (better than their season average of 15.3). For those same stats, Loyola Maryland recorded marks of 18.9 and 14.2, respectively. The Midshipmen, meanwhile, knocked down 20 of their 25 free throws (80.0 percent) and held the Bison to an effective field goal percentage of 0.394 (below their season average of 0.487). Cam Davis had a solid performance for Navy, contributing 20 points and six rebounds. Will Rayman, meanwhile played a key role for Colgate with 18 points and nine rebounds.
The Raiders edged out the Midshipmen in this series last year, securing victories in two out of three contests. In the most recent game, Colgate won 80-70. Colgate’s 0.360 free throw rate was their largest strength over Navy, who had a rate of 0.177. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Colgate could have trouble getting to the free throw line in this matchup. The Raiders currently rank 340th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.152, while Navy ranks 20th in FTA rate allowed (0.154).
Colgate vs. Navy Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Navy, ATS Winner – Navy, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Colgate ranks seventh in three pointers attempted per game (30.1) while Navy ranks 176th (20.6).
- The Raiders average 2.6 blocks per game, which ranks 143rd in the nation. The Midshipmen rank 144th in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
- The Midshipmen rank 20th in rebounds allowed per game (30.5) while the Raiders rank 141st (35.4).
- Colgate ranks 70th in assists per game (14.7) while Navy ranks 104th in assists allowed per game (12.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Raiders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.0, up from 5.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Midshipmen have scored an average of 60.0 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 58.0 points per game (0.5 below their season average).
