Colgate vs Navy Prediction 2/28/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Colgate vs Navy Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 28th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Navy Midshipmen Preview

The Navy Midshipmen have a 24-6 overall record and a 16-1 record in the Patriot League. They are coming off a 78-51 road win against Loyola Maryland and their previous three games were an 81-63 road win against Army, a 72-49 home win against Lehigh and an 84-80 road win against Colgate.

Offensively, Navy averages 74.5 points per game, while allowing 63.1 points per game defensively. The Midshipmen shoot with 48% from the field and grab 37 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16 assists per game. They average 3 blocks per game and 7.5 steals per game defensively.

Austin Benigni leads Navy in scoring, with an average of 18.2 points per game, while shooting with 43% from the field and 88.9% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 4.2 assists. Aidan Kehoe is the team’s leading rebounder with 10.9 per game.

Colgate Raiders Preview

The Colgate Raiders have a 17-13 overall record and an 11-6 record in the Patriot League. They are coming off a 70-69 home loss against Lafayette and their previous three games were a 101-98 home win against Loyola Maryland, an 85-58 road loss against Boston University and an 84-80 home loss against Navy.

Offensively, Colgate averages 76.5 points per game, while allowing 74.1 points per game defensively. The Raiders shoot with 48% from the field and grab 34.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.6 assists per game. They average 3.2 blocks per game and 6.1 steals per game defensively.

Jalen Cox leads Colgate in scoring, with an average of 17.6 points per game, while shooting with 52.3% from the field and 83.7% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 5.1 assists. Andrew Alekseyenko is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.8 per game.

Colgate Raiders @ Navy Midshipmen Betting Trends: February 28, 2026

Why the Navy Midshipmen will win

• Navy has won each of its last 13 games at Alumni Hall (Annapolis).
• Colgate has lost three of its last four games.
• Navy has won the first half in each of its last 11 day games.

Why the Colgate Raiders will win

• Colgate has won 13 of its last 14 games against Navy.
• The road team has won the first half in four of Navy’s last five games.

Total Points Facts

• Eleven of Colgate’s last 12 day games have produced a total of 144+ points.
• Each of Navy’s last four day games have produced a total of 144+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Navy ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (63.1).
• Navy ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (14.7).
• Colgate ranks T5th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.3).
• Colgate ranks 42nd among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (47.9%).

Colgate vs Navy Prediction           

In this Colgate vs Navy Prediction, Navy is coming as -6.5 home favorites. Navy has been the better team this season and has been scorching hot lately, having won and covered their last 10 games, and have a superior ATS record than Colgate this season. Colgate is 1-3 in its last 4 games but are 2-8 ATS in their last 10, while having an inferior defense, allowing 11 points per game more than Navy. Keep it simple and take the better team, in better form, playing at home. Take Navy and lay the points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Navy -6.5