Navy vs. Colgate prediction, odds: 2022 Patriot League Tournament championship picks, bets from proven model
Wed, Mar 9, 2022
NCAAB News (AP)
The 2022 Patriot League title game features the Navy Midshipmen (21-10) facing off against the Colgate Raiders (22-11) on Wednesday evening in a battle between the top two seeds. Navy defeated Boston University 85-80 in the semifinals, while Colgate topped Lehigh on Sunday. The winner of this contest will automatically secure their spot in the 2022 NCAA Tournament. The Raiders beat the Midshipmen in both matchups during the regular season.
Tip-off is at 7:30 ET from Cotterell Court. Colgate State is favored by 6.5-points in the latest Navy vs. Colgate odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points is 128.5. Before locking in any Colgate vs. Navy picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from Spotrac's proven computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Navy vs. Colgate, and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can head to Spotrac now to see the model's picks. Here are several college basketball odds and betting lines for Colgate vs. Navy:
- Navy vs. Colgate spread: Colgate -6.5
- Navy vs. Colgate over-under: 128.5 points
- Navy vs. Colgate money line: Midshipmen +240, Raiders -300
- COLG: The Raiders are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following an ATS win
- NAVY: The over is 5-1-1 in Midshipmen last 7 games as an underdog
Senior guard Tucker Richardson is averaging 12.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game. Richardson has picked it up on the offensive end over his last eight outings. The New Jersey native scored at least 20 points in three of those matchups. On Feb. 26 against Navy, Richardson had a solid showing, finishing with 23 points, nine rebounds, and five assists.
Senior guard Jack Ferguson provides the Raiders with another scoring option in the backcourt. He logs 12.5 points and 4.5 rebounds, while knocking down 42 percent of his 3-point attempts. The Indiana native has made at least four 3-pointers in 10 games. In the win over Bucknell on Mar. 3, Ferguson had 28 points, seven rebounds, and five assists.
Senior guard John Carter Jr. is averaging a team-best 13.5 points per game to go along with 4.4 rebounds. The Tennessee native has been a steady scoring threat for Navy. Carter Jr. enters tonight's contest having logged four straight games with at least 17 points. He can also stretch the floor, connecting on 35 percent of his 3-point attempts. In the semifinals, Carter Jr. dropped 21 points, six rebounds, and knocked down three 3-pointers.
Senior guard Greg Summers is another contributor in Navy's backcourt. Summers averages 8.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists. He's scored in double figures in 14 matchups thus far this season. The Florida native was all over the floor in the victory against Boston University on Sunday. Summers tallied 21 points, six rebounds, and five assists. This talented backcourt duo can take over the game for the Midshipmen.
Spotrac's model is leaning over on the total, projecting 136 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in almost 70 percent of simulations. You can only see the model's pick at Spotrac.
So who wins Navy vs. Colgate? And which side of the spread hits in nearly 70 percent of simulations? Visit Spotrac now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its college basketball picks, and find out.
