Lafayette vs Colgate Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 8

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  • Colgate (25-8) is a -13.5 point favorite vs Lafayette (11-22)
  • Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
  • Watch the game on CBS Sports Network

The Lafayette Leopards (11-22) visit Cotterell Court to take on the Colgate Raiders (25-8) on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Hamilton.

Colgate is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-110).

The Lafayette vs. Colgate Over/Under is 134.5 total points.

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Lafayette vs. Colgate Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Lafayette+13.5 -110O 134.5 -110+675
Colgate -13.5 -110U 134.5 -110-1100

Lafayette vs Colgate Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Colgate will win this game with 74.9% confidence.

Lafayette vs Colgate Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Lafayette will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Lafayette and Colgate, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Lafayette have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 25 away games (+10.35 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 7 away games (+7.70 Units / 99% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 9 games (+6.90 Units / 70% ROI)
  • Lafayette have covered the Spread in 27 of their last 46 games (+6.10 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 14 of their last 25 away games (+3.05 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Colgate has hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 39 games (+20.30 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Colgate has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 30 of their last 46 games (+12.40 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Colgate has hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 19 games at home (+8.50 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Colgate has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 10 games (+7.00 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Colgate has hit the Team Total Over in their last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 87% ROI)

Lafayette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Lafayette has gone 20-13 against the spread this college basketball season (+5.7 Units / 15.7% ROI).

  • 11-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.45 Units / -18.88% ROI
  • 17-16 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -1.65% ROI
  • 16-17 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / -7.44% ROI

Colgate Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Colgate has gone 16-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-1.6 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 23-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.2 Units / 8.05% ROI
  • 19-13 when betting the Over for +4.7 Units / 13.35% ROI
  • 13-19 when betting the Under for -7.9 Units / -22.44% ROI

Lafayette Offensive Stats & Trends:

Lafayette has attempted 656 threes this season — most among Patriot League Teams

Lafayette has averaged 60.5 points per game (1,452 points/24 games) this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

Lafayette has made 9.1 three-pointers per game this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 7.7

Lafayette has 11.9 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.1

Colgate Offensive Stats & Trends:

Colgate has an eFG% of 57% since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 51%

Colgate has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (422 assists/ 250 TOs) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Colgate has averaged 17.6 assists per game (422 assists/24 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 13.8

Colgate has a TS% of 52% since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 48%

Lafayette Defensive Stats & Trends:

Lafayette has averaged 21.8 defensive rebounds per game (524 rebounds/24 games) this season — 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Lafayette has allowed 64.6 points per game (1,550 points/24 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 68.2

Lafayette has allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (177/523) this season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Lafayette has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (557/1,266) this season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 45%

Colgate Defensive Stats & Trends:

Colgate has averaged 25.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,513 rebounds/59 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Colgate has averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (577 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.4

Colgate has averaged 6.4 steals per game (379 steals/59 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Colgate has averaged 6.9 steals per game (165 steals/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.5


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