Yale Bulldogs at Columbia Lions ATS Prediction 02/15/19

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The Yale Bulldogs (15-4, 5-1 Ivy) will be at Francis S. Levien Gymnasium to take on the Columbia Lions (6-14, 1-5 Ivy) in an Ivy matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 15, 2019.

Yale Bulldogs at Columbia Lions Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Lions were beaten by the Dartmouth Big Green, 82-66, while the Bulldogs defeated the Penn Quakers, 78-65.

The Bulldogs made 13 of their 15 free throws (86.7 percent) and held the Quakers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.412 (below their season average of 0.544). Columbia, meanwhile, held Dartmouth to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.7 (below their season average of 25.8). Patrick Tape played well for Columbia with 14 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Yale received a boost from Miye Oni, who finished with 21 points, eight rebounds and five assists.

The Bulldogs dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the most recent matchup, Yale won 83-73. The Bulldogs’ 11.6 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Lions, who had a mark of 17.7. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

Columbia might have a difficult time putting up points as they square off against one of the country’s best defenses. Yale ranks 59th in defensive efficiency while the Lions rank 201st in offensive efficiency.

Yale Bulldogs at Columbia Lions Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Columbia, ATS Winner – Columbia, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Yale ranks 13th in rebounds per game (40.8) while Columbia ranks 181st in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).
  • The Lions average 16.7 assists per game, which ranks 19th in the NCAA. The Bulldogs rank 116th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
  • Yale averages 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 62nd in the nation. Columbia ranks 82nd in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
  • The Lions rank 25th in steals per game (8.1) while the Bulldogs rank 192nd in steals allowed per game (7.7).
  • Columbia ranks 113th in three pointers attempted per game (23.6) while Yale ranks 227th in three pointers allowed per game (24.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (6.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (6.5 below their season average).
  • The Lions have been outscored by an average of 5.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Columbia has defeated opponents by an average of 0.9 points.