The Colgate Raiders (6-3) travel to Gallagher Center to take on the Niagara Purple Eagles (1-5). The Raiders will try to prolong their five-game winning streak. The game gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 8, 2019.
Colgate Raiders at Niagara Purple Eagles ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Purple Eagles defeated the Norfolk State Spartans 65-61, while the Raiders beat the Binghamton Bearcats 82-74.
The Raiders knocked down 11 of their 14 free throws (78.6 percent) and held the Bearcats to an effective field goal percentage of 0.459 (below the 0.513 mark opponents have averaged against Colgate this season). Niagara, meanwhile, played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.4 (better than their season average of 19.5) and a free throw rate of 0.236 (above their season average of 0.133). For those same stats, Norfolk State recorded marks of 18.8 and 0.207, respectively. Noah Waterman fueled Niagara with 10 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Colgate rallied around Tucker Richardson, who finished with 12 points and nine rebounds.
Niagara could have trouble getting to the free throw line in this showdown. The Purple Eagles rank 168th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.231, while Colgate ranks 25th in FTA rate allowed (0.195) dating back to last season. Also, the Raiders rank 60th in effective field goal percentage (0.554), whereas the suspect defense of the Purple Eagles ranks 325th with an effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.535.
Colgate Raiders at Niagara Purple Eagles ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Colgate, ATS Winner – Niagara, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Colgate ranks fourth in three pointers attempted per game (24.8) while Niagara ranks 209th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
- The Raiders rank 159th in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while the Purple Eagles rank 234th (36.7).
- Colgate ranks 223rd in steals per game (6.0) while Niagara ranks 281st (4.1).
- The Raiders rank 84th in assists per game (15.3) while the Purple Eagles rank 274th (10.9).
- Niagara ranks 111th in blocks per game (3.6) while Colgate ranks 234th (3.2).