The Columbia Lions (6-12, 1-1 Ivy) and the Yale Bulldogs (14-4, 2-0 Ivy) clash at John J. Lee Amphitheater. The Lions will attempt to end their six-game road losing streak, while the Bulldogs look to extend their five-game home winning streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 31, 2020.
Columbia Lions at Yale Bulldogs ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Bulldogs defeated the Brown Bears, 73-62, while the Lions were beaten by the Cornell Big Red, 62-50.
The Bulldogs knocked down 17 of their 20 free throws (85.0 percent) and held the Bears to an effective field goal percentage of 0.425 (below their season average of 0.477). Columbia, on the other hand, held Cornell to an offensive rebounding percentage of 6.3 (below their season average of 30.4). Yale’s Paul Atkinson had a good game, putting up 24 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Columbia was lifted by Mike Smith, who put up 15 points and seven assists.
This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the last matchup, the Lions won 83-75. Columbia had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.555 vs. 0.422). Yale, meanwhile, did a terrific job of making free throws (26-31; 83.9 percent). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Yale figures to have a noteworthy edge. The Bulldogs defense ranks third in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.419), while the Columbia offense is ranked 281st in effective field goal percentage (0.477). Additionally, the Lions, who rank 333rd in offensive rebounding percentage (21.9 percent), will square off against the Bulldogs, who rank 29th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.2 percent).
Columbia vs. Yale Free Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Yale, ATS Winner – Columbia, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Yale ranks 38th in rebounds per game (39.4) while Columbia ranks 225th in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).
- The Bulldogs average 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 71st in the country. The Lions rank 152nd in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
- The Bulldogs rank 21st in assists per game (16.2) while the Lions rank 173rd (12.6).
- Columbia averages 24.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 77th in the NCAA. Yale ranks 215th in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (3.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.2 points per game (4.9 below their season average).
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 17.2, up from 13.0 for the season.
