Colgate vs American Prediction 1/25/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Colgate vs American prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 25th at Bender Arena in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Colgate Raiders Betting Preview

The Colgate Raiders are 9-11 (6-1) this year after they defeated Bucknell by a score of 87-80 in their last game. Colgate trailed 42-37 at halftime, but they scored 50 points in the second half in the win. The Raiders shot 59.2% from the field, 42.1% on three-pointers, and 80.8% on free throws in the game. Nicolas Louis-Jacques led Colgate with 19 points and one assist, while Jeff Woodward added 18 points and nine rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Raiders defeated Lafayette by a score of 90-67 and Navy by a score of 73-66. Colgate has won five games in a row and they are currently first in the Patriot League standings. Colgate has scored 70.6 points per game and they have allowed 70.1 points per game, while also averaging 32.9 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game this season. Jeff Woodward is averaging 13.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, while Nicolas Louis-Jacques is averaging 12.4 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this year. Colgate is shooting 45.8% from the field, 70.8% on free throws, and 35.2% on three-pointers this season. 

American Eagles Betting Preview

The American Eagles are 11-9 (5-2) this season after they defeated Lehigh by a score of 68-67 in their last game. American led 32-29 at halftime and was able to get the win, despite being outscored 38-36 in the second half. The Eagles shot 45.7% from the field, 35% on three-pointers, and 79.2% on free throws in the game. Greg Jones led American with 14 points and three rebounds, while Eric Michaels added 13 points and two rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Eagles defeated Holy Cross by a score of 74-65 and Loyola (MD) by a score of 73-54. American has won four games in a row and they are currently tied for second in the Patriot League standings. American has scored 69.4 points per game and they have allowed 69.5 points per game, while also averaging 30.2 rebounds and 12.9 assists per game this season. Matt Rogers is averaging 16.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Elijah Stephens is averaging 10.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game this year. American is shooting 44.4% from the field, 75.5% on free throws, and 34.4% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Colgate will beat American

• Colgate has won each of its last 13 Saturday day games against the Patriot League.
• American University has lost the first half in six of its last eight games against the Patriot League at Bender Arena.

Colgate vs American Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup near the top of the Patriot League standings, so this is a huge game for both sides. American will be at home for this contest and they have won four games in a row. The Eagles are shooting 44.4% from the field this year and they have allowed 65 points or fewer in four of their last five games. Colgate is 6-1 to start conference play, but their lone conference loss came on the road against Bucknell. The Raiders are shooting 45.8% from the field and they have scored at least 87 points in three of their last four games. This should be a great game to watch, but I think Colgate’s offense is going to be too much + I don’t like how American rebounds the basketball. Take Colgate on the road.