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Colgate heads to Bethlehem on Saturday to face Lehigh in a key Patriot League matchup at Stabler Arena. Tip is set for 2:00 PM ET. The Raiders open as 3.5-point road favorites, with the total sitting at 145.5 in what’s expected to be a tight, halfcourt-heavy battle.
Colgate (15–6, 9–1 Patriot) sits atop the conference standings and has consistently covered small road numbers thanks to their efficient, patient offense. Lehigh (11–10, 6–4 Patriot) is dangerous at home and just knocked off a top-tier opponent last week. They’ve quietly covered in five of their last seven and are pushing for a top-three seed in the league tournament.
This is a classic Patriot League tempo matchup — Colgate slows things down and plays smart; Lehigh relies more on energy and perimeter shooting. The team that controls pace and limits fouls likely gets the cash.
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Colgate Raiders vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks Odds
Here are the latest lines for this Saturday tilt. Keep an eye on the latest college basketball odds to catch movement before tip.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colgate Raiders | -158 | -3.5 (-108) | O 145.5 |
| Lehigh Mountain Hawks | +125 | +3.5 (-118) | U 145.5 |
Colgate Raiders Betting Form
Colgate continues to dominate conference play with methodical offense and surgical shot selection. The Raiders rank top-30 nationally in assist rate and effective FG%, and they rarely beat themselves. They don’t push tempo — they grind you down, hit open threes, and work the clock.
Defensively, they’re physical without fouling and control the defensive glass. It’s not flashy, but it wins. In close games, they’re excellent from the line and don’t panic when things get tight. They’ve covered four straight on the road when laying single digits.
Check the Colgate Raiders injury report for any late roster updates. For more on Colgate’s consistency and metrics, see the Colgate Raiders stats and results.
Lehigh Mountain Hawks Betting Form
Lehigh is trending up and playing with confidence, especially at home. The Mountain Hawks rely heavily on perimeter shooting — they take a high volume of threes and have multiple shooters who can get hot. When those fall, they can compete with anyone in the Patriot League.
Their downside is on the defensive end. They allow high shooting percentages and can get pushed around on the boards, especially against more physical teams like Colgate. They’ve tightened rotations lately, and it’s helped their execution late in games.
Before placing any bets, check the Lehigh Mountain Hawks injury report for updates. And for trends, splits, and recent results, visit the Lehigh Mountain Hawks schedule and stats.
Colgate Raiders vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks Matchup Breakdown
This is all about pace, rebounding, and shot quality. Colgate will be deliberate — they don’t mind using 25 seconds per possession if it leads to a clean corner three. Lehigh will push when they can, but they struggle when forced into halfcourt sets.
Shot profile favors Colgate: they shoot fewer threes but hit them at a higher clip and get better looks off ball movement. Lehigh shoots more volume from deep, but if they aren’t hitting, they don’t have the interior game to fall back on.
Key angles:
- Colgate ranks top-40 in 3PT% — Lehigh bottom-100 in opponent 3PT defense
- Pace: Colgate slow, Lehigh moderate — lower total favors the favorite
- Rebounding edge goes to Colgate — especially on defensive end
- Colgate has covered 4 straight road spreads under -6
Colgate’s experience and discipline should show here.
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Colgate Raiders vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks Predictions and Best Bets
This spread feels short. Colgate has the better metrics, better defense, and more poise in close games. Even on the road, -3.5 is a fair number — and may offer value if it stays under 4. Lehigh needs to shoot lights out to stay close, and Colgate’s perimeter defense is too sound for that to be a consistent edge.
The total at 145.5 is fair, but I’d lean Under. If Colgate controls tempo and Lehigh’s threes don’t fall early, this turns into a 68–64 type game. Nothing strong there, but worth noting.
I’ll stick with the side here and trust the league’s best team to take care of business.
Best Bet: Colgate Raiders -3.5 (-108).
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