The Penn Quakers (10-7, 2-2 Ivy) will be at Francis S. Levien Gymnasium to go head-to-head against the Columbia Lions (6-14, 1-3 Ivy) in an Ivy matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 7, 2020.
Penn Quakers vs. Columbia Lions ATS Odds
In their last game, the Lions were beaten by the Brown Bears, 72-66, while the Quakers beat the Dartmouth Big Green, 54-46.
Penn dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.173 (above their season average of 0.171) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.433 (below their season average of 0.531). For those same stats, Dartmouth recorded marks of 0.109 and 0.364, respectively. Columbia, on the other hand, held Brown to an effective field goal percentage of 0.448 (below the 0.503 mark opponents have averaged against Columbia this season). Mike Smith had a solid performance for Columbia, recording 20 points and nine assists. Penn was lifted by AJ Brodeur, who recorded nine points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Lions won the last matchup 79-77. The Lions’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Quakers. Columbia had a rate of 14.1, while Penn posted a mark of 16.2. This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.
Columbia should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Columbia ranks 59th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.4 percent), while Penn forces the 35th-fewest turnovers (17.0 percent). Moreover, the Quakers, who rank 288th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 percent), might have a tough time getting second chance points against the Lions, who rank 45th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.6 percent).
Penn vs. Columbia Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Penn, ATS Winner – Penn, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Penn averages 37.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 86th in the country. Columbia ranks 237th in rebounds allowed per game (37.9).
- The Quakers rank 109th in blocks per game (3.2) while the Lions rank 154th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
- Columbia ranks 192nd in steals per game (5.5) while Penn ranks 193rd in steals allowed per game (7.8).
- The Quakers rank 27th in three pointers attempted per game (26.9) while the Lions rank 157th in three pointers allowed per game (22.0).
- Penn ranks 43rd in assists per game (14.9) while Columbia ranks 172nd (12.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 3.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Quakers have scored an average of 66.8 points per game (8.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (6.5 below their season average).
