A six-game home winning streak is on the line for the Cincinnati Bearcats (6-3) when they square off against the Colgate Raiders (7-4) at Fifth Third Arena. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
Colgate Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bearcats ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Bearcats lost to the Xavier Musketeers, 73-66, while the Raiders were victorious over the Cornell Big Red, 66-58.
The Raiders had an extraordinarily low turnover percentage of 8.4 (better than their season average of 16.4) and had a free throw rate of 0.203 (above their season average of 0.136). Cincinnati, on the other hand, held Xavier to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 34.3). Keith Williams had a solid game for Cincinnati with 15 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Colgate rallied around Keegan Records, who had 12 points and nine rebounds.
Since last season, a focal point for the Cincinnati offense has been to get to and convert from the free throw line. The Bearcats rank seventh in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.274), but Colgate has been among the best in the country at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking 51st by yielding a FTA rate of 0.196).
Colgate Raiders at Cincinnati Bearcats ATS Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Cincinnati, ATS Winner – Colgate, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Colgate ranks fourth in three pointers attempted per game (25.0) while Cincinnati ranks 179th (19.5).
- The Raiders rank 84th in assists per game (15.2) while the Bearcats rank 114th in assists allowed per game (11.4).
- The Bearcats rank 21st in rebounds per game (37.0) while the Raiders rank 169th (35.3).
- Cincinnati ranks 46th in blocks per game (4.4) while Colgate ranks 145th (3.3).