Prediction: Northeastern Huskies VS Colgate Raiders 2025-11-07
Colgate vs. Northeastern: A Tale of Two Teams (and a Lot of Three-Pointers)
Ladies and gentlemen, prepare for a clash of college basketball’s most moderately mediocre squads! The Colgate Raiders (0-1) host the Northeastern Huskies (0-1) on Friday, November 7, 2025, in a game so evenly matched in win-loss records but so uneven in statistical potential that it’s like watching a chess match where one player forgot to bring their queen. Let’s break it down with the precision of a stat nerd and the humor of a guy who once bet his lunch money on a frog to jump.
Parsing the Odds: Why Colgate’s Spread is Basically a Foregone Conclusion
The betting lines make this clearer than a neon sign in a hurricane: Colgate is favored by 9.5 to 10.5 points, with implied probabilities of a Raiders victory hovering around 52-54% (depending on the bookmaker). For Northeastern, their chances sit at a laughably low 13-16%, which is about the same odds as me correctly predicting the outcome of a coin flip while blindfolded and juggling flaming torches.
The over/under? A paltry 137.5 to 140.5 points, which sounds exciting until you realize it’s roughly what you’d expect from two teams using a spreadsheet to “score” points. Colgate’s offensive inefficiency (72.1 PPG last season, 228th nationally) and Northeastern’s even worse scoring (70.1 PPG, 278th) suggest this game will be slower than a snail in a marathon.
Team News: Injuries, Overtime Heartbreak, and One Star Who Still Believes
Let’s start with the Huskies, who opened their season with a 76-75 overtime loss to Boston University. Their savior? LA Pratt, who dropped 26 points, proving he’s the kind of player who turns “overtime” into a personal playground. But here’s the rub: Northeastern’s road record last season was 7-8, and their offense is about as reliable as a toaster oven during a blackout. They shoot 33.7% from three (196th nationally) and average just 6.8 threes per game (277th). If their players need a GPS to find the hoop, they’re in trouble.
Colgate, meanwhile, lost their opener to Michigan State 80-69, with Sam Wright scoring 17 points. But here’s the silver lining: The Raiders are a 10-4 home team (per last season), and their home-court advantage is so potent it could power a small city. They also shoot 35.6% from deep (82nd nationally), which is basically elite compared to Northeastern’s archery skills. Plus, Colgate’s defense allowed 72.4 PPG last year—just enough to keep games close but not enough to earn a trophy.
The Humor: Because Basketball Needs More Laughs
Imagine Northeastern’s three-point shooting as a group of toddlers trying to assemble IKEA furniture. They’ll stare at the instructions for three hours, then accidentally build a chair that shoots fire. Colgate’s offense? It’s like a well-trained golden retriever: not fast, not particularly graceful, but it’ll eventually find the ball and drop it in the net.
As for the spread? Colgate’s -9.5 line is so generous, they could take that 9.5 points, buy a coffee, and still “win” the game. If this were a bar bet, you’d be the one laughing while your friend counts change.
Prediction: Colgate Wins, But Not Without Drama
While the numbers scream Colgate 78, Northeastern 67, don’t be surprised if the Huskies pull an “overtime heartbreaker” again. After all, this is college basketball—a sport where a team can lose its first two games by a combined 10 points and still have fans wondering, “What if?”
But statistically? Colgate’s home-court magic, better three-point shooting, and Northeastern’s offensive ineptitude make this a mismatch. The Raiders are the statistical underdogs in name only.
Final Score Prediction: Colgate 75, Northeastern 64.
And if you bet on Colgate, you’ll probably break even. But hey, at least you’ll have style points.
Created: Nov. 7, 2025, 11:05 p.m. GMT