The Columbia Lions (7-16, 2-7 Ivy) will be at L. Stockwell Jadwin Gymnasium to meet the Princeton Tigers (14-8, 6-3 Ivy) in an Ivy matchup. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Columbia Lions vs. Princeton Tigers ATS Odds
Both teams covered in their last matchup. The Tigers (6-point favorites) defeated the Cornell Big Red 68-59, while the Lions (1-point underdog) beat the Penn Quakers 79-77. The Princeton game went 9 points under the projected point total of 136, while the Columbia game went 17.5 points over the projected point total of 138.5.
Columbia dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 14.1 (better than their season average of 16.2) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.585 (above their season average of 0.513). For those same stats, Penn put up marks of 16.2 and 0.551, respectively. The Tigers, on the other hand, had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 34.3 (above their season average of 27.0) and held the Big Red to an effective field goal percentage of 0.439 (below their season average of 0.518). Princeton received a boost from Ryan Schwieger, who contributed 23 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Gabe Stefanini led the way for Columbia, putting up 20 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Myles Stephens led the Tigers to a 55-43 win. He notched a double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds. Princeton covered as a 1.5-point favorite and the two teams combined to put up 98 points, which was well under the projected point total of 138.5. Princeton’s 0.245 free throw rate was their largest strength over Columbia, who had a mark of 0.085.
Vegas has been spot on when setting the O/U total of Lions games, with an even split between overs and unders. Columbia heads into the contest with records of 7-16 straight up (SU) and 9-10-1 against the spread (ATS).
Vegas tends to place the total high when the Tigers are involved, as 11 of their 20 games have finished under the O/U total. Princeton has a solid 14-8 SU record, but they have a difficult time covering the spread (8-10-1 ATS).
It could be a tough game for Princeton on the offensive glass. The Tigers rank 229th in offensive rebounding percentage (27.3 percent), while Columbia ranks 85th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.1 percent).
Columbia Lions vs. Princeton Tigers Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Princeton, ATS Winner – Princeton, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Columbia ranks 20th in assists per game (16.3) while Princeton ranks 256th (10.8).
- The Tigers average 36.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 110th in the NCAA. The Lions rank 181st in rebounds allowed per game (35.5).
- Columbia blocks 2.8 opponent shots per game, which ranks 156th in the nation. Princeton ranks 167th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
- The Lions rank 23rd in steals per game (8.0) while the Tigers rank 142nd (6.1).
- Princeton averages 24.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 84th in the country. Columbia ranks 200th in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).
- Princeton is 2-4 ATS at home, while Columbia is 6-6 ATS on the road.
- The Lions have 6 overs and 6 unders in 12 road games.
- Of the Tigers’ 6 home games, they have 3 overs and 3 unders.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Columbia and Princeton have both had 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The Lions are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Tigers are 1-4.
- The Lions have been outscored by an average of 4.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Columbia has defeated opponents by an average of 0.5 points.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 67.2 points per game (2.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (2.4 above their season average).
