Colgate vs Boston Univ. Prediction 2/16/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Colgate vs Boston University Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday, February 16th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Boston University Terriers Preview

The Boston University Terriers have a 12-15 overall record and a 7-7 record in the Patriot League. They are coming off an 82-69 home win against Bucknell and their previous three games were an 85-68 road win against Army, a 78-69 home win against Loyola Maryland and a 72-64 road win against Holy Cross.

Offensively, Boston University averages 75.8 points per game, while allowing 76.6 points per game defensively. The Terriers shoot with 49% from the field and grab 32.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.9 assists per game. They average 3.2 blocks per game and 4.9 steals per game defensively.

Michael McNair leads Boston University in scoring, with an average of 16.9 points per game, while shooting with 48.3% from the field and 73.2% from the free throw line. Ben Defty is the team’s leading rebounder with 7 per game. Chance Gladden leads the team in assists with 4.8 per game.

Colgate Raiders Preview

The Colgate Raiders have a 16-11 overall record and a 10-4 record in the Patriot League. They are coming off an 84-80 home loss against Navy and their previous three games were a 74-70 road win against Holy Cross, a 78-59 road win against Bucknell and a 69-55 home win against Army.

Offensively, Colgate averages 77.1 points per game, while allowing 73.8 points per game defensively. The Raiders shoot with 49% from the field and grab 34.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.7 assists per game. They average 3.3 blocks per game and 5.8 steals per game defensively.

Jalen Cox leads Colgate in scoring, with an average of 17.2 points per game, while shooting with 52.6% from the field and 82.1% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 5.5 assists. Andrew Alekseyenko is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.8 per game.

Colgate Raiders @ Boston University Terriers Betting Trends: February 16, 2026

Why the Boston University Terriers will win

• Boston University has won each of its last four games.
• Boston University has won the first half in each of its last four games.

Why the Colgate Raiders will win

• Colgate has won 49 of its last 53 night games against Conference opponents.
• Boston University has lost each of its last three home games following a home win.
• Colgate has won the first half in nine of its last 10 night games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Five of Boston University’s last six home games have produced a total of 147+ points.
• Five of Colgate’s last six road night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 144+ points.

Colgate vs Boston University Prediction

In this Colgate vs Boston University Prediction, Colgate is coming as -1.5 road favorites. Colgate has been the better team this season but both teams are coming into this matchup in good form. Boston is a perfect 4-0 both straight up and against the spread in its last four games, while Colgate is 7-3 in its last 10 games, but has been struggling against the spread, with a 2-6 ATS record. Boston has been below average against the spread at home and weaker both on the offensive and the defensive end, with a negative point differential this season, so I expect Colgate to win this game, so take them on the moneyline.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Colgate ML