The Lehigh Mountain Hawks (5-17, 2-8 Pat) welcome the Colgate Raiders (17-6, 8-2 Pat) to Stabler Arena. The Mountain Hawks will attempt to put an end to their six-game losing streak. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
Colgate Raiders at Lehigh Mountain Hawks Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Mountain Hawks lost a close one to the Army West Point Black Knights, 80-79, while the Raiders defeated the Holy Cross Crusaders, 73-64.
Colgate dominated every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.213 (above their season average of 0.169) and a turnover percentage of 11.6 (better than their season average of 14.6). Holy Cross was 0.047 and 14.2, respectively, for those same stats. Lehigh, meanwhile, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.625 (above their season average of 0.491). Nic Lynch played well for Lehigh with 25 points and 13 rebounds. Colgate, meanwhile, was led by Will Rayman, who had 25 points and 12 rebounds.
The Raiders dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the most recent matchup, Colgate won 84-62. The Raiders’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Mountain Hawks. Colgate had a rate of 9.9, while Lehigh posted a mark of 27.7. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Lehigh could have difficulty getting to the charity stripe in this matchup. The Mountain Hawks rank 315th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.185, while Colgate ranks 14th in FTA rate allowed (0.155). Moreover, the Raiders rank 52nd in offensive efficiency (109.6), while the Mountain Hawks rank 309th in defensive efficiency (106.1).
Colgate Raiders vs. Lehigh Mountain Hawks Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Colgate, ATS Winner – Colgate, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Colgate ranks 10th in three pointers attempted per game (28.8) while Lehigh ranks 273rd (16.8).
- The Raiders rank 81st in assists per game (14.3) while the Mountain Hawks rank 210th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Mountain Hawks have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (0.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.8 points per game (6.0 above their season average).
- The Raiders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 5.7 for the season.
