The Boston University Terriers (15-10, 9-3 Pat) welcome the Colgate Raiders (19-6, 10-2 Pat) to Case Gym. The Terriers are a 2-point favorite and will try to continue their five-game winning streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 142.5 points and it will air on CBS Sports Network at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, February 10, 2020.
Colgate Raiders vs. Boston University Terriers ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Terriers (16-point favorites) defeated the Holy Cross Crusaders 77-68, while the Raiders (8.5-point favorites) beat the Navy Midshipmen 67-60. The Boston University game hit the projected point total of 145, while the Colgate game finished 7 points under the projected point total of 134.
The Raiders had a free throw rate of 0.226 (above their season average of 0.174) and held the Midshipmen to an effective field goal percentage of 0.422 (below their season average of 0.483). Boston University, on the other hand, dominated every facet of their game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.315 (above their season average of 0.177) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 28.4). For those same stats, Holy Cross was 0.140 and 26.5, respectively. Boston University’s Max Mahoney played well, recording 17 points and seven rebounds. Colgate, meanwhile, was lifted by Will Rayman, who contributed nine points and 12 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Rayman led the Raiders to a 79-70 win. He notched a double-double with 21 points and 13 rebounds. Colgate covered as a 7-point favorite and the two teams combined to put up 149 points, which was over the projected point total of 141. Colgate’s 0.183 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Boston University, who had a rate of 0.071.
Raiders games have gone over the total 54.2 percent of the time. Colgate holds records of 19-6 straight up (SU) and 11-13 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Terriers’ 24 games with betting action, 14 have finished over the total. Further, Boston University owns records of 15-10 SU and 11-12-1 ATS.
The Raiders’ Rayman has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 17 points,11.4 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Mahoney has averaged 18 points,8.8 rebounds,3.2 assists,2.2 steals during that same time frame for the Terriers.
Boston University could put on a ball-control clinic in this showdown. Boston University ranks 37th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.7 percent), while Colgate forces the 65th-fewest turnovers (17.7 percent). Additionally, the Raiders, who rank 327th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.176), will clash against the Terriers, who rank 59th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.186).
Colgate at Boston University Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Boston University, ATS Winner – Boston University, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Colgate ranks 10th in three pointers attempted per game (28.6) while Boston University ranks 186th (20.7).
- The Terriers average 35.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 149th in the nation. The Raiders rank 188th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
- Boston University averages 13.0 assists per game, which ranks 151st in the country. Colgate ranks 159th in assists allowed per game (12.8).
- Colgate is 5-9 ATS on the road, while Boston University is 5-4 ATS at home.
- The Raiders have 7 overs and 7 unders in 14 road games.
- Of the Terriers’ 9 home games, they have 6 overs, 2 unders and 1 push.
Bettings Trends:
- The Terriers are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Raiders are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Boston University has 3 overs, 1 under and 1 push, while Colgate has 3 unders and 2 overs.
- The Terriers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.6, up from 4.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Raiders have scored an average of 75.6 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.8 points per game (3.5 below their season average).
