The Colgate Raiders (4-1) head to Syracuse to play the Orange (2-2) in what should be a low-scoring game. The game can be seen on ACC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
Colgate Raiders at Syracuse Orange ATS Prediction
The Raiders will be hoping for a similar result after beating the Binghamton Bearcats in their last outing, 76-68. The Raiders had a much better free throw rate (0.203 vs. 0.091) and held the Bearcats to an effective field goal percentage of 0.396 (below their season average of 0.492). With 17 points on 6-for-11 shooting, Rapolas Ivanauskas was Colgate’s leading scorer.
The last time the Orange were in action, they were beaten by the No. 13 Oregon Ducks, 80-65. Oregon’s 0.570 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Syracuse, who had a rate of 0.402. The Ducks’ mark was above their season average of 0.520. Syracuse’s Tyus Battle had a solid game, leading the team in scoring with 17 points on 4-for-10 shooting.
The Orange won the lone game against the Raiders last season, 72-58. The Orange made 15 of their 21 free throws (71.4 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.0 vs. 19.4).
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams battle. Syracuse ranks 346th in possessions per game (64.9) and Colgate is 301st (67.2) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
Colgate Raiders vs. Syracuse Orange ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Colgate ranks 55th in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while Syracuse ranks 298th (18.0).
The Orange rank 77th in rebounds per game (37.6) while the Raiders rank 241st (34.0).
Colgate ranks 144th in assists allowed per game (13.1) while Syracuse ranks 299th (16.0).
The Orange rank 14th in blocks per game (5.2) while the Raiders rank 147th (3.4).
Colgate ranks 45th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Syracuse ranks 152nd (6.2).
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