Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Raiders versus the Eagles? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Bender Arena in Washington, DC. In this Patriot League matchup, Colgate is favored by -2.5 vs. American. The over/under for the game is 139.5 points.

COLGATE RAIDERS VS AMERICAN EAGLES BETTING PICK

The Pick: American Eagles +2.5

This game will be played at Bender Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.

WHY BET THE AMERICAN EAGLES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Eagles.
  • Not only will American pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Is a Road Win Possible for the Raiders?

Colgate is favored by 2.5 points in tonight’s game against American. The Raiders have a record of 12-8 this season, and they have won four games in a row. In Patriot League play, Colgate is 6-1.

On the road, the Raiders have a record of 4-6, and their average scoring margin is -6.6 points per game. Their current road win streak is three games, and they have gone 3-2 in their last five road games.

Colgate’s ATS record this season is 8-9-2, including a mark of 3-5-2 on the road. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Raiders are 5-4-1 vs. the spread.

Colgate’s over/under record this season is 6-13 and today’s line of 139.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (142). So far, 11 of their games have finished with less points than today’s line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is just 123 points.

In their latest game, Colgate offense put up 60 points against Lehigh. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 39.3% and made 8 threes. Braeden Smith is leading the team in scoring at 13.2 points per contest. Ryan Moffatt has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 10.9 going into the game.

In the current season, the Colgate defense has excelled, sitting 42nd in the nation by allowing 65.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Colgate’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 40.8% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 29.9% this season.

Does American Have What it Takes at Home?

Coming into today’s game, American has been a much better team at home compared to on the road. The Eagles are 6-1 at home this season, compared to a 4-8 record away from home. Over their last 10 games at home, the Eagles have gone 8-2.

As an underdog this season, American has gone 0-7, while they are 10-2 when favored. Their overall record this season is 11-9, and they are 5-2 in Patriot League games.

As the underdog this season, American has gone just 2-5 vs. the spread. However, at home, the Eagles have a solid 5-2 ATS mark this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, American is just 3-7 ATS, but they have gone 3-0 ATS in their last 3 home games.

So far this season, the over/under record for American’s games is 11-8. On average, their games have finished with 143.1 points, which is 4.3 points higher than the average over/under line in their games (138.7). In their last three games, the average scoring total is 134 points, and their OU record in their last 10 games is 5-5.

In their latest game, American offense put up 84 points against Holy Cross. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 51.8% and made 10 threes. On the offensive front, the Eagles have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, ranking 110th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 92nd in terms of percentage and 27th in three-pointers made.

Currently, the Eagles’ defense holds the 140th rank in the nation, allowing 71.3 points per game. Against Holy Cross in their most recent game, the American defense gave up a total of 65 points while allowing Holy Cross to hit 51% of their shots.