Colgate Raiders vs Army Black Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/29/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Raiders versus the Black Knights? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Christl Arena in West Point, NY. Colgate is favored by -4.5 in this Patriot League conference contest against Army. The game’s over/under currently sits at 143.5 points.
COLGATE RAIDERS VS ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Army Black Knights +4.5
This game will be played at Christl Arena at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, January 29th.
WHY BET THE ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Black Knights.
- Not only will Army pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will Colgate Come Through as Road Favorites?
Colgate Raiders Recent Game/Games
Colgate’s season record fell to 8-12 after a 81-77 road loss to American on Saturday. The Raiders, who were -2.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Colgate led 39-37 at halftime but allowed 44 points in the second half while scoring 38. The game’s total points of 158 exceeded the O/U line of 134.5.
Colgate’s offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 48.2% from the field and 42.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.4%, and they hit 68.2% of their free throws, going 15-for-22 from the line.
Matt Rogers led the way with 26 points, hitting 3-of-4 from deep, while Jeff Woodward added 25 points and 11 rebounds. Kyle Carlesimo was perfect from three, going 4-for-4, and Chandler Baker and Elijah Stephens also hit both of their attempts from beyond the arc.
Despite Colgate’s defensive efforts, they gave up 81 points, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. Colgate allowed 14 two-point field goals on 30 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Colgate’s defense saw the other team hit 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% success rate. Colgate also sent the opposing team to the line 32 times, where they converted 26 free throws, an 81% clip. Colgate allowed 9 offensive rebounds.
Can the Army Offense Score Enough at Home?
Army Black Knights Recent Game/Games
Army’s season record fell to 9-9 after a 66-53 loss to Navy on Sunday. The Black Knights, who were -2.5 point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 119 fell short of the O/U line of 141.5.
Army trailed 26-24 at halftime and struggled in the second half, scoring 29 points while allowing 40. Their defense couldn’t contain Navy after the break, leading to the loss.
Army struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.1% from the field and 23.3% from three-point range, finishing with 53 points. Their free-throw shooting was also a concern, hitting only 44.4% from the line.
Jordan Pennick led the way with 20 points, connecting on 5 of 12 threes, while Austin Benigni added 18 points despite missing all 4 of his attempts from deep. Aidan Kehoe contributed 13 points and grabbed 20 rebounds, shooting 60.0% from the field.
Even with Army’s defensive effort, holding their opponent to 66 points on 31% shooting, the Black Knights couldn’t capitalize. They limited two-point opportunities, allowing just 12 field goals on 31 attempts (38%).
Army also kept the pressure on from beyond the arc, where their opponent shot 7/30 (23%). At the free-throw line, the Black Knights sent them 18 times, with only 8 makes (44%). Army gave up 11 offensive rebounds.