Holy Cross vs Colgate Prediction 1/28/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Holy Cross vs Colgate Prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 28th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

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The Colgate Raiders have a 12-9 overall record this season and a 6-2 record in the Patriot League. They are coming off an 80-79 home win against Boston University in overtime and their previous three games were a 70-66 away loss against American, a 95-76 home win against Bucknell and an 86-80 away win against Loyola Maryland.

Offensively, Colgate averages 76.7 points per game, while allowing 73.9 points per game defensively. The Raiders shoot with 49% from the field and grab 33.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.1 assists per game. They average 3.3 blocks per game and 6.1 steals per game defensively.

Jalen Cox leads Colgate in scoring, with an average of 16.7 points per game, while shooting with 55.5% from the field and 80.9% from the free throw line, also leading the team in assists with 5.4 per game. Andrew Alekseyenko is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.3 per game.

Holy Cross Crusaders Preview

The Holy Cross Crusaders have an 8-13 overall record this season and a 3-5 record in the Patriot League. They are coming off a 76-67 away loss against American and their previous three games were an 85-68 away loss against Navy, a 74-55 away loss against Lafayette and an 82-75 home win against Army.

Offensively, Holy Cross averages 66.6 points per game, while allowing 72.6 points per game defensively. The Crusaders shoot with 43% from the field and grab 31.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 10.8 assists per game. They average 1.4 blocks per game and 6 steals per game defensively.

Tyler Boston leads Holy Cross in scoring, with an average of 13.9 points per game, while shooting with 42% from the field and 79.3% from the free throw line. Aiden Disu is the team’s leading rebounder with 4.6 per game, adding 2.9 assists per game.

Holy Cross Crusaders @ Colgate Raiders Betting Trends: January 28, 2026

Why the Colgate Raiders will win

• Colgate has won each of its last 20 games against Holy Cross.
• Holy Cross has lost each of its last 11 games at Wesley M. Cotterell Court.
• Colgate has won the first half in each of its last 11 games against Holy Cross.

Why the Holy Cross Crusaders will win

• Colgate has lost each of its last three games following a home win.
• The road team has won the first half in eight of Colgate’s last nine games.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Colgate’s last eight home games against Holy Cross have produced a total of 145+ points.
• Three of Holy Cross’ last four night games have produced a total of 153+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Colgate ranks 19th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.4).
• Colgate ranks 34th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (48.9%).
• Holy Cross ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (1.4).
• Holy Cross ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (15.4).

Holy Cross vs Colgate Prediction

In this Holy Cross vs Colgate Prediction, Colgate is coming as -10.5 home favorites. Colgate has been the better team this season and are coming into this matchup in good form, with a 6-2 record in their last 8 games. They have been struggling to cover the spread, as they are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games, but Holy Cross is also 3-7 against the spread in its last 10 games, so I see no value on either side. Both teams are 8-2 to the over in their last 10 games combined, as both defenses have allowed 75+ points in seven of their last nine games combined. Take the over 144 points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Over 144