The Penn Quakers (12-7, 0-3 Ivy) will be at Francis S. Levien Gymnasium to clash with the Columbia Lions (6-11, 1-2 Ivy) in an Ivy matchup. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Penn Quakers vs. Columbia Lions Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Quakers (5-point underdogs) were defeated by the Cornell Big Red, 80-71, while the Lions (4-point favorites) fell to the Princeton Tigers, 55-43. The Penn game went 10.5 points over the projected point total of 140.5, while the Columbia game went 43.5 points under the projected point total of 141.5.
Penn had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.6 (above their season average of 25.7) while Columbia forced Princeton into a turnover percentage of 19.5 (above their season average of 15.1). Columbia’s Patrick Tape had a good game, contributing 12 points and five rebounds. Penn was lifted by AJ Brodeur, who put up 17 points, 16 rebounds and five assists.
The Quakers dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last contest, Penn won 74-62. The Quakers’ 11.5 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Lions, who had a rate of 21.9. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Of the Quakers’ 17 games with betting action, nine have finished under the total. Penn holds records of 12-7 straight up (SU) and 11-6 against the spread (ATS).
Vegas is highly accurate when setting the total of Lions games, with an even split between overs and unders. Further, Columbia owns records of 6-11 SU and 6-7-1 ATS.
Columbia might have trouble finding the bottom of the net as they face off against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Penn ranks 68th in defensive efficiency while the Lions rank 200th in offensive efficiency.
Penn at Columbia Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Columbia, ATS Winner – Columbia, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Penn ranks 14th in three pointers allowed per game (18.1) while Columbia ranks 196th (24.1).
- The Lions rank 25th in steals per game (8.3) while the Quakers rank 102nd (6.6).
- The Quakers rank seventh in assists allowed per game (9.6) while the Lions rank 105th (12.6).
- Columbia averages 36.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 131st in the nation. Penn ranks 220th in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
- Columbia is 1-2-1 ATS at home, while Penn is 6-4 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone over in 3 of the Lions’ 4 home games, while 8 of the Quakers’ 10 road games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- The Lions are 1-3 ATS over their last five games, while the Quakers are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Columbia has 3 unders and 1 over, while Penn has 3 overs and 2 unders.
- During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (4.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.2 points per game (8.9 below their season average).
- The Quakers have been outscored by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Penn has defeated opponents by an average of 5.5 points.
