Colgate vs Army Prediction 1/29/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Colgate vs Army prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 29th at Christl Arena in West Point, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Colgate Raiders Betting Preview

The Colgate Raiders are 9-12 (6-2) this year after they lost to American by a score of 81-77 in their last game. Colgate led 39-37 at halftime, but they allowed 44 points in the second half in the loss. The Raiders shot 48.2% from the field, 42.1% on three-pointers, and 68.2% on free throws in the game. Jeff Woodward led Colgate with 25 points and 11 rebounds, while Chandler Baker added 13 points and one assist in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Raiders defeated Bucknell by a score of 87-80 and Lafayette by a score of 90-67. Colgate has won five of their last six games and they are currently tied for first in the Patriot League standings. Colgate has scored 70.9 points per game and they have allowed 70.6 points per game, while also averaging 32.8 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game this season. Jeff Woodward is averaging 14.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game, while Nicolas Louis-Jacques is averaging 12.0 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this year. Colgate is shooting 45.9% from the field, 70.6% on free throws, and 35.4% on three-pointers this season. 

Army Black Knights Betting Preview

The Army Black Knights are 11-9 (5-3) this season after they lost to Navy by a score of 66-53 in their last game. Army trailed 26-24 at halftime and allowed 40 points in the second half in the loss. The Black Knights shot 31.1% from the field, 23.3% on three-pointers, and 44.4% on free throws in the game. Josh Scovens led Army with 12 points and six rebounds, while Ryan Curry added 11 points and four assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Black Knights defeated Holy Cross by a score of 76-71 and Boston University by a score of 68-62. Army has won five of their last six games and they are currently third in the Patriot League standings. Army has scored 74.9 points per game and they have allowed 74.1 points per game, while also averaging 35.9 rebounds and 15.2 assists per game this season. Jalen Rucker is averaging 18.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, while Josh Scovens is averaging 16.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game this year. Army is shooting 45% from the field, 65.1% on free throws, and 33.6% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Colgate Will Beat Army 

• Colgate has won each of its last 15 road night games against Conference opponents.
• Army has lost the first half in three of its last four home night games against the Patriot League.

Colgate vs Army Prediction 

These two teams come into this matchup towards the top of the Patriot League standings, so this is a big game for each team. Army is coming off of a home loss to Navy, but they have won five of their last six games and they have played very good defense in that span. The Black Knights are shooting 45% from the field, but they were held to 53 points last time out. Colgate is also coming off of a loss in their last game, which was on the road, but they have scored at least 77 points in four of their last five games. The Raiders are shooting 45.9% from the field and they already have a 71-59 win over Army in their first meeting. Take Colgate on the road here.