The Colgate Raiders and the Northeastern Huskies are set to face off in an exciting basketball match. With contrasting records and styles, this game promises to be a thrilling encounter. The Raiders, currently at 2-7, are on a three-game losing streak, while the Huskies, with a 6-3 record, are looking to continue their winning momentum.

What to Expect on Sunday

At 2:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, the two teams will battle it out at Matthews Arena in Boston. Colgate, after suffering their first home loss of the season on Wednesday, will be looking to bounce back. They faced a punishing 84-57 loss at the hands of Cornell and were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already at 54-32.Meanwhile, Northeastern has been on a roll, winning by a score of 82-68 against La Salle on Tuesday. Rashad King led the charge with almost a double-double of 16 points and nine rebounds, and also posted a 75% field goal percentage, which is the highest since February. Harold Woods also had a significant impact, dropping a double-double of 17 points and ten rebounds.The Huskies' success was a result of a balanced attack, with 18 assists in the game compared to La Salle's nine. This unit play has been a key factor in their recent success.Colgate's defeat ended a four-game winning streak at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-7. Northeastern, on the other hand, bumped their record up to 6-3 with this win.One aspect to keep an eye on in Sunday's game is the three-point shooting. Colgate has been averaging 8.8 threes per game this season, while Northeastern has been averaging only 6.1. Given Colgate's sizable advantage in this area, Northeastern will need to find a way to close the gap.Colgate is hoping to beat the odds on Sunday, as the experts think they're headed for a loss. Currently 7-2 against the spread, Northeastern has been a solid investment this season. On the other hand, Colgate is only 2-7 ATS.

Series History

In their last 2 games, both Northeastern and Colgate have 1 win each. The recent matchups have been close, with the last two games resulting in narrow victories for each team.Dec 03, 2021 – Northeastern 74 vs. Colgate 69Nov 09, 2021 – Colgate 65 vs. Northeastern 58

How to Watch

When: Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2 p.m. ETWhere: Matthews Arena — Boston, MassachusettsTV: FloSportsFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)Ticket Cost: $10.30The odds are in favor of Northeastern as a 7.5-point favorite against Colgate, according to the latest college basketball odds. The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line, as the game opened with the Huskies as an 8-point favorite. The over/under is set at 135.5 points.For all the college basketball picks for every single game, including this one, make sure to check SportsLine's advanced computer model. Get your picks now and don't miss out on the action!