The Colgate Raiders (13-9, 5-4 Pat) welcome the Boston University Terriers (10-12, 3-6 Pat) to Cotterell Court as they look to extend their eight-game home winning streak. The game gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Boston University Terriers vs. Colgate Raiders ATS Prediction
The last time the Terriers played, they topped the Holy Cross Crusaders, 68-54. Boston University’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Terriers had 12 offensive rebounds and 42 total rebounds, while the Crusaders had three and 18, respectively. Tyler Scanlon played well for Boston University, finishing with 17 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.
The Raiders easily got past the Army West Point Black Knights in their last game, 76-56. The Raiders held the Black Knights to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.1 (below their season average of 22.8) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.630 (above their season average of 0.527). Will Rayman was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 8-for-13 shooting from the field.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Rapolas Ivanauskas scored a game-high 17 points and the Raiders beat the Terriers 77-56. He also had 10 rebounds. The Raiders had a much better turnover percentage (8.6 vs. 18.2) and had a better free throw rate (0.250 vs. 0.167).
Boston University Terriers at Colgate Raiders Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Colgate, ATS Winner – Colgate, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Colgate ranks 121st in three pointers attempted per game (23.3) while Boston University ranks 244th (19.5).
The Terriers rank 30th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while the Raiders rank 65th (32.8).
Boston University averages 5.6 steals per game, which ranks 164th in the country. Colgate ranks 181st in steals allowed per game (7.6).
The Raiders rank 89th in assists per game (14.5) while the Terriers rank 106th in assists allowed per game (12.7).
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The Terriers have been outscored by an average of 5.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Boston University has defeated opponents by an average of 0.3 points.
During their last five games, the Raiders have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (4.1 below their season average).
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