Colgate vs Albany Prediction 11/28/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Colgate vs Albany Prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, November 28th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Albany Great Danes Preview

Albany has a 2-4 record this season and is 4th in the America East conference. They are 1-3 ATS, 0-4 in Over/Under and have a 2-0 home record and a 0-4 away record. Albany (NY) is coming off a 73-63 road loss against Siena and will face Fordham, SUNY Oneonta and Columbia next.

Offensively, Albany averages 76.7 points per game, which ranks 210th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 70.8 points per game (131st). The Great Danes shoot with 48.4% from the field (77th), and with 30.1% from beyond the arc (291st). They shoot with 65.9% from the free throw line (310th), and grab 36.5 rebounds per game (215th), while dishing out 16.8 assists per game (83rd) and committing 15.5 turnovers per game (339th).

Amir Lindsey leads Albany in scoring, with an average of 17.6 points and 4.2 assists per game. Zach Matulu follows with 11.8 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, while Okechukwu Okeke adds 10.5 points and 6 rebounds per game.

Colgate Raiders Preview

Colgate has a 2-4 record this season and is 5th in the Patriot conference. They are 5-1 ATS, 3-3 in Over/Under and have a 1-1 home record and a 1-3 away record. Colgate is coming off a 95-94 road loss against Cornell and will face SUNY Oneonta, Fordham and St. John Fisher next.

Offensively, Colgate averages 75.8 points per game, which ranks 227th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 79.8 points per game (288th). The Raiders shoot with 48.3% from the field (79th), and with 32.5% from beyond the arc (230th). They shoot with 81.8% from the free throw line (5th), and grab 31.5 rebounds per game (335th), while dishing out 12.8 assists per game (269th) and committing 10.8 turnovers per game (83rd).

Jalen Cox leads Colgate in scoring, with an average of 17.2 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. Andrew Alekseyenko follows with 15.5 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, while Sam Wright adds 14.2 points and 4 rebounds per game.

Colgate Raiders @ UAlbany Great Danes Betting Trends: November 28, 2025

Why the UAlbany Great Danes will win

• Colgate has lost each of its last 14 Friday games against non-Conference opponents.
• UAlbany has won each of its last four games against Colgate.
• Colgate has lost the first half in each of its last three games played at neutral venues.

Why the Colgate Raiders will win

• UAlbany has lost each of its last six night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Colgate has won each of its last four night games against the America East Conference.
• Colgate has won the first half in each of its last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of UAlbany’s last four games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
• Six of Colgate’s last seven night games against the America East Conference have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• UAlbany ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (23.9%).
• UAlbany ranks T6th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (4.7).
• Colgate ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (81.8%).

Colgate vs Albany Prediction

In this Colgate vs Albany Prediction, Colgate is coming as -6.5 road favorites. Both teams have identical overall records this season, but Albany has been undefeated at home, while Colgate has been terrible on the road. Albany has been better both offensively and defensively, having a +5.9 point differential, while on the other hand, Colgate has a -4 point differential, ranking on the bottom-60 of the nation in points allowed. The value here lies with the home dog, so take Albany and get the +6.5 points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Albany +6.5