Lehigh vs Colgate Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 8

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)
  • Colgate is a -6.5 point favorite vs Lehigh
  • Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
  • Lehigh / Colgate TV channel: ESPN+

The Lehigh Mountain Hawks visit Cotterell Court to take on the Colgate Raiders on Jan. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Hamilton, NY.

Colgate is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Lehigh vs. Colgate Over/Under is 138.5 total points.

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Lehigh vs. Colgate Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Lehigh+6.5 -110O 138.5 -110+200
Colgate -6.5 -110U 138.5 -110-250

Lehigh vs Colgate Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Colgate will win this college basketball game with 55.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Lehigh vs Colgate Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Colgate will cover the spread with 62.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Lehigh has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 18 away games (+3.20 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Lehigh have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 18 away games (+1.20 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Lehigh has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 18 away games (+0.85 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Colgate has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+5.70 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Colgate has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.60 Units / 4% ROI)

Lehigh Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Lehigh has a 4-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI).

  • 4-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.8 Units / -28.04% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Over for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Under for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI

Colgate Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Colgate has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.65 Units / -4.25% ROI).

  • 3-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.65 Units / -44.61% ROI
  • 4-10 when betting the Over for -7 Units / -45.45% ROI
  • 10-4 when betting the Under for +5.6 Units / 36.36% ROI

Lehigh Offensive Stats & Trends:

Lehigh has averaged 72.0 points per game (3,166 points/44 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 67.7

Lehigh averaged 72.0 points per game (2,232 points/31 games) last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 66.4

Lehigh averaged 7.2 offensive rebounds per game (224 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Lehigh averaged 1.22 points per shot (2,232 points/1,825 shots) last season — tied for 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.18

Colgate Offensive Stats & Trends:

Colgate has 11.6 free throw attempts per game this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.5

Colgate has 14.3 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

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

Colgate assisted on 479 field goals last season — most among Patriot League Teams

Lehigh Defensive Stats & Trends:

Lehigh averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (815 rebounds/31 games) last season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.0

Lehigh has averaged 26.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,143 rebounds/44 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Lehigh averaged 7.2 steals per game (223 steals/31 games) last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Lehigh has averaged 25.2 defensive rebounds per game (328 rebounds/13 games) this season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Colgate Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

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 allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (3,136 points/2,708 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

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


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