Boston University vs Colgate Prediction, Picks & Odds | 24 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Boston University vs Colgate

The Boston University Terriers face the Colgate Raiders, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, January 24.

We’re delighted to see Boston University have been given a headstart on the spread. Take the +7.5 at odds of -115 when they clash with Colgate.

Boston University Terriers won their previous game, beating Lafayette Leopards at home. It was a 77-73 win.

Colgate Raiders lost on the road in their last game. American Eagles won 70-66.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Boston University won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 93-91 (OT) victory was registered against Colgate. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen eight Colgate wins.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Colgate	17-15	2428	2412	16	10-5	7-10	1L
Boston University	17-17	2566	2514	52	11-5	6-12	1L

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Boston University vs Colgate Prediction & Picks

Explore our top Boston University vs Colgate betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

The market might have underrated Boston University in this college matchup and -115 makes plenty of appeal considering the underdogs are +7.5 on the spread. Back them to cover the line.

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Key Boston University vs Colgate stats:

• The +7.5 line has been covered by BU in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +7.5 line has been covered by BU in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Colgate in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Colgate in 16 of their last 20 games.

Boston University +7.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 53.5% chance of this pick winning. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Boston University 75 - 79 Colgate

We’ll roll the dice and go for the Raiders to register a 79-75 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the massive odds.

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Boston University vs Colgate Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

At betting odds of -323 with the sportsbooks, Colgate are regarded as 76% likely to win this college game. Boston University are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +250.

There is a spread of 7.5 and total points has a line of 146.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you’re going for Over 146.5, then the odds are -112.

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Moneyline

BU

+250

Colgate

-323

Point Spread

BU +7.5

-118

Colgate -7.5

-104

Total Points

Under 146.5

-110

Over 146.5

-112

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Boston University Stats

Colgate Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 145.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 146.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.80 pts and allowed 76.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.20 pts and allowed 76.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 143.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 146.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.50 pts and allowed 76.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 76.00 pts and allowed 67.90 pts in the last 10 home games

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Patriot League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Navy	26-7	2465	2105	360	15-3	11-4	1L
Colgate	17-15	2428	2412	16	10-5	7-10	1L
Lehigh	18-16	2490	2515	-25	13-4	5-12	6W
Boston University	17-17	2566	2514	52	11-5	6-12	1L
American	16-16	2387	2283	104	11-6	5-10	3L
Loyola Maryland	12-20	2407	2466	-59	8-7	4-13	1L
Lafayette	11-21	2222	2381	-159	6-10	5-11	1L
Army	11-21	2309	2471	-162	6-11	5-10	4L
Holy Cross	11-23	2310	2510	-200	6-8	5-15	1L
Bucknell	10-23	2223	2518	-295	6-9	4-14	1L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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