Columbia Lions at Virginia Cavaliers ATS Prediction 11/16/19

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The Columbia Lions (1-2) will travel to John Paul Jones Arena to go head-to-head with the ninth-ranked Virginia Cavaliers (2-0). The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 16, 2019, and will air on ACC Network.

Columbia Lions at Virginia Cavaliers Betting Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Cavaliers won big over the James Madison Dukes 65-34, while the Lions defeated the Binghamton Bearcats 75-63.

Columbia dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 15.3 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.551. Binghamton put up marks of 18.3 and 0.464, respectively, for those same stats. The Cavaliers, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.132 vs. 0.038) and had a much better turnover percentage (11.9 vs. 25.5). Mamadi Diakite had a solid outing for Virginia with 19 points and 13 rebounds. Columbia, meanwhile, was lifted by Randy Brumant, who contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds.

Virginia appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Cavaliers rank sixth in offensive efficiency, while the Lions rank 166th in defensive efficiency. Also, second chance points could be rare for the Lions. They rank 300th in the country in offensive rebounding percentage at 24.9 percent, while the Cavaliers have been 42nd-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 75.1 percent).

Columbia Lions vs. Virginia Cavaliers Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Virginia, ATS Winner – Virginia, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Virginia ranks eighth in rebounds allowed per game (29.8) while Columbia ranks 222nd (36.0).
  • The Lions average 23.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 117th in the NCAA. The Cavaliers rank 181st in three pointers allowed per game (22.7).
  • Virginia ranks first in assists allowed per game (8.7) while Columbia ranks 65th (11.7).
  • The Lions rank 41st in steals per game (7.6) while the Cavaliers rank 217th (5.6).
  • Virginia ranks 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Columbia ranks 134th (3.3).