It will be a battle between Pat opponents when the Colgate Raiders (7-7, 2-1 Pat) welcome the Navy Midshipmen (11-5, 2-1 Pat) to Cotterell Court. The game begins at 5 p.m. ET on Monday, January 8, 2018.
Navy Midshipmen at Colgate Raiders Free Prediction
The Midshipmen will be hoping for similar success after beating the American University Eagles in their last outing, 70-64. The Midshipmen had a much better free throw rate (0.196 vs. 0.091) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.663 (above their season average of 0.516). Navy rallied around Bryce Dulin, who was the game’s leading scorer with 23 points on 7-for-10 shooting.
The last time the Raiders played, they lost a close one to the Lafayette Leopards, 71-68. Lafayette’s 0.190 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Colgate, who had a mark of 0.154. The Leopards’ mark was below their season average of 0.223, while the Raiders’ was below their season average of 0.192. With 21 points on 6-for-11 shooting, Jordan Swopshire was Colgate’s high scorer.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams battle. Colgate currently ranks 271st in possessions per game (68.3) and Navy is 304th (67.3).
After splitting two games last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. The Raiders won the most recent matchup 55-52. Colgate’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Navy. The Raiders had a rate of 0.533 while the Midshipmen posted a mark of 0.362.
Navy Midshipmen vs. Colgate Raiders Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Colgate, ATS Winner – Colgate, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Colgate ranks 35th in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while Navy ranks 206th (19.2).
The Midshipmen rank sixth in rebounds allowed per game (29.7) while the Raiders rank 130th (34.9).
Colgate ranks 39th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Navy ranks 122nd (6.7).
The Raiders rank 37th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Midshipmen rank 109th (3.7).
Navy averages 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 109th in the NCAA. Colgate ranks 150th in assists allowed per game (13.9).
Bettings Trends:
The Midshipmen’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 3.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Raiders have scored an average of 81.8 points per game (6.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (4.9 below their season average).
