Lafayette vs Colgate Prediction, Picks & Odds | 25 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Lafayette vs Colgate

The Lafayette Leopards square off against the Colgate Raiders, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, February 25.

We’re sweet on Lafayette putting up a fight against Colgate and that compels us to back the underdogs against the spread. You can get -110 when it comes to the +8.5 that is available.

Lafayette Leopards were beaten 75-61 in their previous game, being turned over at home to American Eagles.

Colgate Raiders won their last game, beating Loyola Maryland Greyhounds at home. It was a 101-98 (OT) win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 85-77 win for Colgate when they last played Lafayette. Colgate have won eight of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Colgate	16-12	2131	2104	27	9-4	7-8	1W
Lafayette	9-20	1992	2153	-161	5-9	4-11	1L

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Lafayette vs Colgate Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Lafayette vs Colgate with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that Lafayette will cover the line and prove to be competitive. It’s currently set at +8.5 for this college matchup and that makes lots of appeal, with odds of -110 available.

It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming college hoops action along with the current form of each team. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our basketball predictions.

Key Lafayette vs Colgate stats:

• The +8.5 line has been covered by Lafayette in 6 consecutive games on the road.
• The +8.5 line has been covered by Lafayette in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +8.5 line has been covered by Lafayette in 14 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Colgate in 4 consecutive games.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Colgate in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Colgate in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Colgate in 2 consecutive games against Lafayette.

Lafayette +8.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

Lafayette +8.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Lafayette 73 - 79 Colgate

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Lafayette 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.

Sportsbooks’ favorites Colgate are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -370 about them triumphing means a 79% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. Lafayette are the underdogs at +300 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is currently 8.5, with the total points line at 144.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. The Over 144.5 selection is available to back at -115.

There are plenty of team props and game lines available for college basketball wagering, and we recommend checking out the top sportsbooks to find the bet that aligns with your prediction for the game.

Moneyline

Lafayette

+300

Colgate

-370

Point Spread

Lafayette +8.5

-110

Colgate -8.5

-110

Total Points

Under 144.5

-105

Over 144.5

-115

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

Micro betting provides a rollercoaster ride for college basketball bettors. It can be great to enjoy the live lines, with the opportunity to bet on the Next Field Goal. Watch the live action before deciding which way to go.

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Lafayette Stats

Colgate Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 137.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 143.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 144.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 66.30 pts and allowed 71.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.40 pts and allowed 74.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 153.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 144.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.10 pts and allowed 75.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.60 pts and allowed 74.60 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Patriot League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Navy	23-6	2156	1843	313	13-2	10-4	11W
Colgate	16-12	2131	2104	27	9-4	7-8	1W
American	16-13	2176	2062	114	11-4	5-9	3W
Lehigh	13-16	2104	2168	-64	9-4	4-12	1W
Boston University	13-16	2212	2167	45	9-5	4-11	1L
Loyola Maryland	11-18	2203	2236	-33	8-6	3-12	2L
Army	11-18	2104	2248	-144	6-10	5-8	1L
Holy Cross	10-20	2037	2210	-173	6-7	4-13	1W
Lafayette	9-20	1992	2153	-161	5-9	4-11	1L
Bucknell	8-21	1935	2227	-292	5-9	3-12	5L

• 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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