Colgate Raiders vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Colgate vs Lehigh NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Bethlehem.

Colgate vs Lehigh Prediction

The Raiders and Mountain Hawks are set to face off at 7:00 ET on CBSS. The Mountain Hawks will host the game at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, PA. Colgate is favored by -3.5 in this Patriot League conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 140.5 points.

Colgate vs. Lehigh Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Colgate Raiders at Lehigh Mountain Hawks
Where: Bethlehem at Stabler Arena
Date: Monday, February 3rd
Betting Odds COLG -3.5, COLG -161 | LEHI +132 O/U 140.5

Raiders Preview: Do the Raiders Have What it Takes on the Road?

Colgate Raiders Recent Game/Games

The Raiders dropped to 8-14 after a 76-61 home loss to Lafayette on Saturday. Colgate, who entered the game as -8.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game finished just under the line of 138.5, with a combined 137 points.

Colgate found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 46-27 at halftime. While they outscored Lafayette 34-30 in the second half, it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.

Raiders Offense Breakdown

Colgate's offense put up 61 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field and 36.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they connected on 71.4% of their free throws, going 5-for-7 from the line.

Caleb Williams led the way with 20 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 3-of-5 from deep. Alex Chaikin added 18 points, despite shooting just 1-of-5 from three-point range, and Mark Butler contributed 13 points and 6 assists, shooting 71.4% from the field.

Raiders Team Defense

Colgate's defense gave up 76 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 24 made field goals on 56 attempts.

From two-point range, Colgate's opponents shot 47%, hitting 16 of 34 shots. From beyond the arc, they went 8/22, shooting 36%. Colgate sent them to the line 7 times, where they made 5 free throws, shooting 71%. Colgate also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Mountain Hawks Preview: Will the Mountain Hawks Come Through as Home Underdogs?

Lehigh Mountain Hawks Recent Game/Games

Lehigh improved to 6-13 on the season with a 69-67 win over Holy Cross on Saturday. The Mountain Hawks, who were +2 underdogs going into the game, not only picked up the win but also covered the spread. The total points for the game came in at 136, just under the O/U line of 139.5.

Lehigh led 40-35 at halftime and managed to hold on for the win, despite being outscored 32-29 in the second half.

Mountain Hawks Offense Breakdown

Lehigh's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 60% of their attempts.

Caleb Kenney was a standout, shooting 80% from the field and grabbing 11 rebounds. DeAndre Williams and Cam Gillus each dished out 4 assists, with Gillus also hitting 4 threes at a 33.3% rate.

Mountain Hawks Team Defense

Lehigh's defense gave up 67 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 46% from the field. Inside the arc, the Mountain Hawks conceded 51% shooting, with the other team hitting 24 of their 47 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Lehigh held their opponent to 33% shooting, as they made 5 out of 15 attempts. The Mountain Hawks also sent the other team to the free-throw line 8 times, where they converted 4 shots for 50%. Lehigh allowed 13 offensive rebounds.

Raiders vs Mountain Hawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three games away from home, the Raiders have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 79 points per game in this stretch.
Across their ten previous home games, Lehigh has an ATS mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-8 while averaging 65 points per game.
In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Mountain Hawks have a straight up record of 2-8 and an ATS mark of 6-4.
Going back to their last five games as the favorite, the Raiders have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-4.