It will be a battle between Pat opponents when the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (7-13, 3-4 Pat) welcome the Colgate Raiders (12-8, 4-3 Pat) to Reitz Arena. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Colgate Raiders vs. Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Betting Prediction
The last time the Raiders played, they defeated the Lafayette Leopards, 57-47. The Raiders held the Leopards to an offensive rebounding percentage of 2.8 (below their season average of 25.1). The Leopards had a free throw rate of 0.056 (below their season average of 0.173). Dana Batt had a good game for Colgate, recording 12 points and eight rebounds.
The Greyhounds lost a tough one against the Bucknell Bison in their last outing, 71-68. Bucknell’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Loyola Maryland. The Bison had a rate of 0.545 (above their season average of 0.535), while the Greyhounds posted a mark of 0.509. Andrew Kostecka put together a solid game for Loyola Maryland, leading both teams in scoring with 26 points on 9-for-16 shooting.
After the Raiders won both matchups against the Greyhounds last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the last game, Colgate won 68-47. Colgate had a much better turnover percentage (9.0 vs. 16.7). Loyola Maryland, on the other hand, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (13-18; 72.2 percent).
Colgate at Loyola Maryland Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Colgate ranks 84th in rebounds per game (37.3) while Loyola Maryland ranks 233rd (33.1).
The Raiders rank 116th in three pointers attempted per game (23.6) while the Greyhounds rank 256th (18.9).
Colgate ranks 96th in assists per game (14.3) while Loyola Maryland ranks 223rd in assists allowed per game (15.6).
The Greyhounds rank 48th in steals per game (7.6) while the Raiders rank 168th (5.5).
Colgate ranks 118th in blocks per game (3.0) while Loyola Maryland ranks 161st in blocks allowed per game (5.0).
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The Raiders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.2, up from 3.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Greyhounds have scored an average of 70.4 points per game (2.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (7.5 below their season average).
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