The Binghamton Bearcats (4-10) will be at home in the Events Center when they take on the Columbia Lions (3-9). The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
Columbia Lions at Binghamton Bearcats ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Bearcats fell to the Cornell Big Red, 86-75, while the Lions were defeated by the Marist Red Foxes, 82-76.
Columbia did a great job of making free throws (17-24; 70.8 percent) while Binghamton had a better turnover percentage (15.0 vs. 17.1). Binghamton was lifted by Sam Sessoms, who finished with 27 points and five rebounds. Mike Smith, meanwhile was a key piece for Columbia with 23 points and eight assists.
Getting to the line could be few and far between for Columbia in this showdown. The Lions rank 347th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.143, while Binghamton ranks 25th in FTA rate allowed (0.171).
Columbia Lions vs. Binghamton Bearcats ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Binghamton, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Columbia ranks 11th in assists per game (18.1) while Binghamton ranks 231st (10.3).
- The Lions rank 142nd in rebounds per game (36.0) while the Bearcats rank 243rd in rebounds allowed per game (41.0).
- Columbia ranks 47th in three pointers attempted per game (26.3) while Binghamton ranks 131st (22.8).
- The Bearcats rank sixth in blocks per game (6.2) while the Lions rank 162nd (2.3).
- Columbia ranks 40th in steals per game (8.0) while Binghamton ranks 174th (5.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 80.0 points per game (4.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.4 points per game (1.6 above their season average).
- The Bearcats’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.2, down from 5.4 for the season.
