Boston University vs Colgate Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 20

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Colgate head coach Matt Langel watches from the bench in the first half of a first-round college basketball game against Texas in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 20, 2024, 11:19 AM
  • Colgate (8-8) is a -10.5 point favorite vs Boston University (6-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • Boston University / Colgate TV channel: ESPN+

The Boston University Terriers (6-10) visit Cotterell Court to take on the Colgate Raiders (8-8) on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Hamilton, NY.

Colgate is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-115).

The Boston University vs. Colgate Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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Boston University vs. Colgate Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Boston University+10.5 -105O 136.5 -105+425
Colgate -10.5 -115U 136.5 -115-600

Boston University vs Colgate Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Colgate will win this college basketball game with 84.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Boston University vs Colgate Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Boston University will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Boston University has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+6.65 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Boston University has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Boston University has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.15 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Boston University has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 16 away games (+0.85 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Colgate has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.15 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Colgate has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Colgate have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+4.50 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Colgate has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 31 games (+3.90 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Colgate has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 17 games at home (+0.90 Units / 1% ROI)

Boston University Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Boston University has a 6-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.1 Units / -32.62% ROI).

  • 6-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.75 Units / -14.75% ROI
  • 6-11 when betting the Over for -6.05 Units / -32.44% ROI
  • 11-6 when betting the Under for +4.4 Units / 23.47% ROI

Colgate Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Colgate has a 9-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.45 Units / 7.82% ROI).

  • 10-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.8 Units / -11.85% ROI
  • 6-11 when betting the Over for -6.15 Units / -32.8% ROI
  • 11-6 when betting the Under for +4.4 Units / 23.59% ROI

Boston University Offensive Stats & Trends:

Boston University has averaged 11.1 assists per game (553 assists/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Boston University is shooting 33% from three (376/1,149) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 38th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Boston University has averaged 11.5 turnovers per game (207 turnovers/18 games) this season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Boston University has a 30% free throw rate (306 free throw attempts/1,026 field goal attempts) this season — 2nd highest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 27%

Colgate Offensive Stats & Trends:

Colgate is shooting 39% from three (436/1,128) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 34%

Colgate has averaged 75.5 points per game (4,003 points/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 68.0

Colgate has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (907 assists/ 552 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Colgate has averaged 17.1 assists per game (907 assists/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 13.6

Boston University Defensive Stats & Trends:

Boston University has averaged 25.1 defensive rebounds per game (451 rebounds/18 games) this season — 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.7

Boston University has 125 steals this season — 3rd most among Patriot League Teams

Boston University has 330 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th fewest among Patriot League Teams

Boston University has averaged 24.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,219 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.7

Colgate Defensive Stats & Trends:

Colgate has 372 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Patriot League Teams

Colgate has averaged 25.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,329 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.7

Colgate has averaged 6.9 steals per game (124 steals/18 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Colgate has averaged 7.0 steals per game (372 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.5


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