Colgate vs Boston Prediction 2/15/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Colgate vs Boston prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 15th at Case Gym in Boston, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Colgate Raiders Betting Preview

The Colgate Raiders are 11-15 (8-5) this year after they defeated Holy Cross by a score of 87-65 in their last game. Colgate led 38-31 at halftime and added 49 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Raiders shot 59.3% from the field, 39.1% on three-pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Jalen Cox led Colgate with 18 points and three rebounds, while Jeff Woodward added 15 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Raiders defeated Loyola (MD) by a score of 82-68 but did lose to Lehigh by a score of 94-68 before that. Colgate has lost four of their last six games and they are currently tied for third in the Patriot League standings with an 8-5 record. Colgate has scored 71.5 points per game and they have allowed 71.9 points per game, while also averaging 32.5 rebounds and 14.2 assists per game this season. Jeff Woodward is averaging 14.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, while Nicolas Louis-Jacques is averaging 11.8 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this year. Colgate is shooting 46.2% from the field, 71.7% on free throws, and 35.2% on three-pointers this season. 

Boston Terriers Betting Preview 

The Boston Terriers are 12-14 (6-7) this season after they lost to Bucknell by a score of 76-60 in their last game. Boston trailed 29-24 at halftime and they allowed 47 points in the second half for the loss. The Terriers shot 39.2% from the field, 40% on three-pointers, and 52.2% on free throws in the game. Miles Brewster led Boston with 14 points and eight rebounds, while Michael McNair added 10 points and two rebounds in the game.

Prior to that loss, the Terriers lost to Holy Cross by a score of 72-52 but did beat Navy by a score of 87-65 before that. Boston has lost three of their last four games and they are currently fifth in the Patriot League standings with a 6-7 record. Boston has scored 66.2 points per game and they have allowed 68 points per game, while also averaging 35.1 rebounds and 12.2 assists per game this season. Kyrone Alexander is averaging 12.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, while Michael McNair is averaging 10.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this year. Boston is shooting 43.6% from the field, 64% on free throws, and 33.7% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Colgate will beat Boston 

• Colgate has won each of its last six games against Boston University.
• Boston University has lost four of its last five day games against the Patriot League.
• Colgate has won the first half in 14 of its last 15 Saturday road games against Conference opponents.

Colgate vs Boston Prediction 

Colgate comes into this matchup with the better conference record and they have won two games in a row, but they will be on the road for this game. The Raiders are shooting 46.2% from the field this season and they have scored 87 and 82 points in their last two games. Boston has lost three of their last four games and they are shooting just 43.6% from the field this year. The Terriers have scored 60 and 52 points in their last two games and they are scoring 66.2 points per game this year. Colgate won the first meeting between these teams by a score of 87-50 and I expect them to roll to another solid victory here. Take the Raiders on the road.