| MATCHUP | American Eagles | Colgate Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-7 | |
| Where | Cotterell Court, Hamilton, NY | |
| When | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article, we will formulate an American vs Colgate Prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 7th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Colgate Raiders Preview
Colgate Raiders have an 8-7 record this season and are tied for 3rd place in the Patriot League. They have a 2-2 home record and are coming off a 76-69 away win against Army. Their previous three games were an 85-77 away win against Lafayette, a 78-69 home loss against Harvard and a 90-60 away loss against Florida.
Offensively, Colgate averages 76.1 points per game, while allowing 73.8 points per game defensively. The Raiders shoot with 49% from the field and grab 33.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.3 assists per game. They average 3.6 blocks per game and 6.1 steals per game defensively.
Jalen Cox leads Colgate in scoring, with an average of 16.7 points per game, while shooting with 56.4% from the field and 86.7% from the free throw line. Andrew Alekseyenko is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.9 per game, while Jalen Cox also leads the team with 5.4 assists per game.
American University Eagles Preview
American University Eagles have a 9-6 record this season and are in 2nd place in the Patriot League. They have a 1-5 away record and are coming off a 64-62 away win against Boston University. Their previous three games were an 84-69 home win against Loyola Maryland, a 95-51 away loss against Virginia and a 105-83 away loss against VCU.
Offensively, American averages 78.7 points per game, while allowing 73.7 points per game defensively. The Eagles shoot with 46% from the field and grab 32.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.3 assists per game. They average 1.6 blocks per game and 8.9 steals per game defensively.
Madden Collins leads American in scoring, with an average of 12.9 points per game, while shooting with 47.5% from the field and 69.8% from the free throw line. Julen Iturbe is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.1 per game, while Wyatt Nausadis adds a team-high 2.3 assists per game.
American University Eagles @ Colgate Raiders Betting Trends: January 7, 2026
Why the Colgate Raiders will win
- Colgate has won each of its last 11 home night games against Conference opponents.
- American University has lost five of its last six road games.
- Colgate has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 games against American University.
Why the American University Eagles will win
- American University has won each of its last six games against Conference opponents.
- The road team has won the first half in five of the last six games between American University and Colgate.
Matchup/League Facts
- Colgate ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (14.5).
- Colgate ranks T38th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.5).
- American University ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (1.6).
- American University ranks T42nd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (54.7).
American vs Colgate Prediction
In this American vs Colgate Prediction, both teams have almost identical overall records this season but American has been terrible on the road, while Colgate has been mediocre at home. They also have identical ATS records, but Colgate is 2-3 in its last 5 games and 1-3 against the spread, while American has back-to-back wins and covers. Both teams are very close both in offensive and defensive numbers and since none stands out, I like the value with the home team in this matchup. Take Colgate to cover the spread in this one.