Columbia Lions vs. Penn Quakers ATS Prediction 02/22/19

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The Columbia Lions (6-16, 1-7 Ivy) and the Penn Quakers (15-9, 3-5 Ivy) square off at Palestra. The Lions look to put an end to their six-game losing streak. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, February 22, 2019.

Columbia Lions vs. Penn Quakers ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last contest. The Quakers lost to the Harvard Crimson, 75-68, while the Lions lost a winnable game to the Brown Bears, 65-63.

Columbia held Brown to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.2 (below their season average of 26.0) while Penn did a great job of making free throws (9-11; 81.8 percent). AJ Brodeur had a good outing for Penn with 23 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Columbia was lifted by Gabe Stefanini, who had 16 points and eight rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Brodeur led the Quakers to a 72-70 victory. He recorded 24 points and five rebounds. Getting to the free throw line was one of Penn’s biggest strengths. They had 27 free throw attempts, while Columbia had just six.

Penn figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Quakers currently rank 70th in effective field goal percentage (0.539), while Columbia ranks 252nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.519). Also, the Lions, who rank 351st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.152), will clash against the Quakers, who rank 33rd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.185).

Columbia Lions vs. Penn Quakers ATS Pick

Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Penn, ATS Winner – Penn, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Penn ranks 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (18.8) while Columbia ranks 180th (23.2).
  • The Quakers rank 16th in assists allowed per game (10.3) while the Lions rank 71st (12.0).
  • The Lions rank 25th in steals per game (8.1) while the Quakers rank 112th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
  • Columbia ranks 149th in rebounds per game (35.6) while Penn ranks 204th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Quakers have been outscored by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. For the season, Penn has defeated opponents by an average of 4.1 points.
  • During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (1.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.4 points per game (4.9 above their season average).