Colgate vs American Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 21

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  • American is a -2.5 point favorite vs Colgate
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • Colgate / American TV channel: ESPN+

The Colgate Raiders visit Bender Arena to take on the American Eagles on Jan. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Washington, D.C., DC.

American is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).

The Colgate vs. American Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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Colgate vs. American Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Colgate+2.5 -115O 148.5 -110118
American -2.5 -105U 148.5 -110-145

Colgate vs American Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts American will win this college basketball game with 56.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Colgate vs American Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts American will cover the spread with 52.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Colgate has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Colgate has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.15 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Colgate have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 17 away games (+1.85 Units / 9% ROI)
  • American University has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 20 games at home (+8.10 Units / 18% ROI)
  • American University has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.25 Units / 19% ROI)
  • American University have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+2.60 Units / 7% ROI)
  • American University has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.80 Units / 2% ROI)
  • American University have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+0.70 Units / 3% ROI)

Colgate Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Colgate has a 9-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI).

  • 9-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.9 Units / -12.6% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Over for +0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Under for -1.9 Units / -10.16% ROI

American Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

American has a 11-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.4 Units / 23.53% ROI).

  • 9-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.7 Units / -4.86% ROI
  • 10-7 when betting the Over for +2.3 Units / 12.3% ROI
  • 7-10 when betting the Under for -4 Units / -21.39% ROI

Colgate Offensive Stats & Trends:

Colgate averaged 15.0 assists per game (479 assists/32 games) last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 12.9

Colgate has averaged 14.8 assists per game (1,243 assists/84 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Colgate has averaged 10.2 turnovers per game (193 turnovers/19 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Colgate had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (479 assists/ 331 TOs) last season — tied for best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.2

American Offensive Stats & Trends:

American shot 57% from inside the arc (304/535) last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 50%

American averaged 1.27 points per shot (2,078 points/1,631 shots) last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.18

American made 8.8 three-pointers per game last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 7.5

American had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (426 assists/ 307 TOs) last season — tied for best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Colgate Defensive Stats & Trends:

Colgate averaged 15.0 assists per game (479 assists/32 games) last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 12.9

Colgate has averaged 14.8 assists per game (1,243 assists/84 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Colgate has averaged 10.2 turnovers per game (193 turnovers/19 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Colgate had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (479 assists/ 331 TOs) last season — tied for best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.2

American Defensive Stats & Trends:

American shot 57% from inside the arc (304/535) last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 50%

American averaged 1.27 points per shot (2,078 points/1,631 shots) last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.18

American made 8.8 three-pointers per game last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 7.5

American had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (426 assists/ 307 TOs) last season — tied for best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.2


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