Colgate vs American Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 9

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  • American is a -2.5 point favorite vs Colgate
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • Colgate / American TV channel: CBSSN

The Colgate Raiders visit Bender Arena to take on the American Eagles on Mar. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EDT in Washington, D.C., DC, USA.

American is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Colgate vs. American Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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Colgate vs. American Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Colgate+2.5 -110O 136.5 -105+115
American -2.5 -110U 136.5 -115-140

Colgate vs American Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Colgate will win this college basketball game with 78.7% 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 57.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Colgate has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+5.10 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Colgate has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+3.95 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Colgate has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 34 games (+2.50 Units / 7% ROI)
  • American University has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 16 games (+9.85 Units / 42% ROI)
  • American University has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 13 of their last 16 games (+9.55 Units / 52% ROI)
  • American University has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 24 games (+4.65 Units / 17% ROI)
  • American University has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 15 games (+3.75 Units / 18% ROI)
  • American University has hit the Game Total Under in 5 of their last 7 games (+2.80 Units / 36% ROI)

Colgate Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Colgate has a 13-18 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.65 Units / -19.62% ROI).

  • 13-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.9 Units / -20.39% ROI
  • 17-14 when betting the Over for +1.6 Units / 4.69% ROI
  • 14-17 when betting the Under for -4.7 Units / -13.78% ROI

American Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

American has a 14-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.5 Units / -7.56% ROI).

  • 17-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.15 Units / 7.67% ROI
  • 16-14 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 1.82% ROI
  • 14-16 when betting the Under for -3.6 Units / -10.91% ROI

Colgate Offensive Stats & Trends:

Colgate has an eFG% of 54% since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 51%

Colgate has a 23% free throw rate (426 free throw attempts/1,840 field goal attempts) this season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Colgate has a TS% of 51% this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 48%

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 is shooting 57% from inside the arc (304/535) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 50%

American is shooting 74% from the free throw line (730/985) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 69%

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

Colgate Defensive Stats & Trends:

Colgate allowed an average of 1.12 points per shot (2,060 points/1,845 shots) last season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 1.22

Colgate has averaged 24.9 defensive rebounds per game (797 rebounds/32 games) this season — 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Colgate averaged 26.8 defensive rebounds per game (856 rebounds/32 games) last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.0

Colgate averaged 6.7 steals per game (213 steals/32 games) last season — 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.2

American Defensive Stats & Trends:

American averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (681 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 42nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

American has averaged 6.4 steals per game (199 steals/31 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.2

American allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (258/700) last season — 11th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

American has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (694 rebounds/31 games) this season — tied for 40th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.1


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