It will be a battle between Pat opponents when the Colgate Raiders (8-6, 0-1 Pat) welcome the American University Eagles (7-5, 1-0 Pat) to Cotterell Court. The game gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 6, 2019.
American University Eagles at Colgate Raiders Betting Prediction
In the Eagles’ last matchup, they defeated the George Mason Patriots, 78-75. American University’s 14.0 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over George Mason, who had a rate of 16.6. Sam Iorio was a key piece for American University with 17 points and 13 rebounds.
The Raiders lost a close one to the NJIT Highlanders in their last outing, 81-78. NJIT’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Colgate. The Highlanders had a rate of 10.7, while the Raiders posted a mark of 14.5. Colgate’s Rapolas Ivanauskas contributed 16 points and 13 rebounds in the contest.
After the Raiders won both games against the Eagles last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, Colgate won 83-69. The Raiders made 16 of their 18 free throws (88.9 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (17.1 vs. 22.5).
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Sa’eed Nelson (0 points) has been great for the Eagles while Ivanauskas (0 points) has made solid contributions to the Raiders.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Colgate ranks 269th in possessions per game (68.2) and American University is 271st (68.2).
American University vs. Colgate ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Colgate, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
American University ranks eighth in three pointers allowed per game (17.5) while Colgate ranks 145th (23.1).
The Raiders average 37.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 78th in the country. The Eagles rank 160th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
American University ranks 57th in blocks per game (4.1) while Colgate ranks 126th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
The Eagles average 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 96th in the NCAA. The Raiders rank 162nd in steals allowed per game (7.9).
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The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.8, up from 5.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Raiders have scored an average of 80.0 points per game (8.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (0.2 below their season average).
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