The Colgate Raiders (5-2) visit South Florida to take on the Bulls (5-2) in a game that will likely be low scoring. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 30, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
Colgate Raiders vs. South Florida Bulls ATS Prediction
The Raiders come in on a high note after topping the Siena Saints in their last outing, 84-79. Colgate’s 0.283 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Siena, who had a rate of 0.167. The Raiders’ mark was above their season average of 0.234, while the Saints’ was below the 0.247 mark opponents have averaged against Colgate this season. Colgate received a boost from Rapolas Ivanauskas, who put up 16 points and 11 rebounds.
In the Bulls’ previous game, they defeated the Stetson Hatters, 75-71. The Bulls had an absurd free throw rate of 0.375 (above their season average of 0.295) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 46.2 (above their season average of 32.6). Alexis Yetna was South Florida’s leading scorer with 18 points on 6-for-10 shooting from the field.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams square off. South Florida ranks 330th in possessions per game (66.3) and Colgate is 310th (67.1) dating back to last season.
Colgate Raiders at South Florida Bulls Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – South Florida, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Colgate ranks 45th in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while South Florida ranks 285th (18.5).
The Raiders rank 149th in assists allowed per game (13.1) while the Bulls rank 231st (14.2).
Colgate ranks 161st in blocks per game (3.3) while South Florida ranks 240th (2.6).
The Bulls rank 225th in rebounds per game (34.4) while the Raiders rank 248th (33.8).
Colgate averages 5.6 steals per game, which ranks 214th in the NCAA. South Florida ranks 221st in steals allowed per game (6.8).
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