The Colgate Raiders (11-8, 3-3 Pat) will attempt to lengthen their six-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Lafayette Leopards (5-12, 2-4 Pat) at Cotterell Court. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
Lafayette Leopards at Colgate Raiders Betting Prediction
The Leopards will be looking for similar success after topping the American University Eagles in their last outing, 84-79. Lafayette’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over American University. The Leopards had a rate of 12.5 (better than their season average of 16.9), while the Eagles posted a mark of 21.9 (above their season average of 16.3). With 21 points on 8-for-15 shooting, Paulius Zalys was the game’s leading scorer.
The last time the Raiders took the court, they won big over the Boston University Terriers, 77-56. The Raiders had a superb turnover percentage of 8.6 (better than their season average of 16.4) and had a free throw rate of 0.250 (above their season average of 0.194). Rapolas Ivanauskas was the game’s leading scorer with 17 points on 6-for-12 shooting from the field.
Opposite styles will be on display in this battle. Lafayette prefers an up-tempo style of play (78th in possessions per game), while Colgate is slower-paced (248th in possessions per game).
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Justin Jaworski (18 points,3.4 assists) has been fantastic for the Leopards while Jordan Burns (21 points,8.8 assists,1.4 steals) has contributed greatly to the Raiders.
After the Leopards won two out of three contests against the Raiders last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, Colgate won 76-54. The Raiders had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.5 vs. 9.4) and had a much better turnover percentage (13.5 vs. 21.9).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Lafayette ranks 14th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Colgate ranks 111th (3.6).
The Raiders rank 99th in rebounds per game (37.2) while the Leopards rank 168th in rebounds allowed per game (35.7).
Lafayette averages 24.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 97th in the NCAA. Colgate ranks 155th in three pointers allowed per game (22.9).
The Raiders average 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 90th in the country. The Leopards rank 107th in assists allowed per game (12.7).
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The Leopards’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 3.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Raiders have scored an average of 80.6 points per game (6.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.6 points per game (4.3 above their season average).
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