The Colgate Raiders (0-1) welcome the Monmouth Hawks (0-1) to Cotterell Court for their home opener. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 9, 2018.
Monmouth Hawks vs. Colgate Raiders Betting Prediction
The Hawks are trying to rebound after their 85-61 loss to the Lehigh Mountain Hawks in their last game. Lehigh out-rebounded Monmouth. The Mountain Hawks had 11 offensive rebounds and 47 total rebounds, while the Hawks had five and 28, respectively. Deion Hammond was Monmouth’s leading scorer with 21 points on 7-for-16 shooting.
The last time the Raiders took the floor, they dropped a close one to the NJIT Highlanders, 81-78. NJIT’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Colgate. The Highlanders had a rate of 10.7, while the Raiders posted a mark of 14.5. With 16 points and 13 rebounds, Colgate’s Rapolas Ivanauskas had a good game.
Monmouth could have a tough time creating turnovers. Dating back to last season, Colgate ranks 40th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.5 percent), while Monmouth has forced the 186th-most turnovers (18.7 percent). This contest should be a showdown of opposite paces. The fast-paced Hawks rank 48th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Raiders rank 312th.
Monmouth Hawks at Colgate Raiders ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Monmouth, ATS Winner – Monmouth, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Colgate averages 25.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 43rd in the nation. Monmouth ranks 311th in three pointers allowed per game (26.6).
The Raiders rank 27th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Hawks rank 201st (6.8).
Monmouth ranks 151st in rebounds per game (35.7) while Colgate ranks 278th (33.0).
The Raiders rank 137th in blocks per game (3.4) while the Hawks rank 231st (2.4).
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