The Columbia Lions (1-4) will be in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Springfield at Mohegan Sun Arena when they square off with the Rider Broncs (2-2). The game gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 23, 2019.
Rider Broncs vs. Columbia Lions ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Lions lost big to the St. John’s Red Storm, 82-63, while the Broncs fell to the Massachusetts Minutemen, 82-72.
Rider had an offensive rebounding percentage of 45.2 (above their season average of 30.4) while Columbia had a better effective field goal percentage (0.449 vs. 0.479). Mike Smith played a key role for Columbia with 20 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Tyere Marshall, meanwhile had a good game for Rider, recording 28 points and 20 rebounds.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Columbia. Since last season, Columbia ranks 151st in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.3 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Rider has forced the 37th-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.9 percent).
Rider Broncs vs. Columbia Lions Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Columbia, ATS Winner – Columbia, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Columbia averages 14.8 assists per game, which ranks 52nd in the NCAA. Rider ranks 268th in assists allowed per game (15.1).
- The Broncs average 8.6 steals per game, which ranks 15th in the country. The Lions rank 146th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
- Rider blocks 3.1 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 164th in the NCAA. Columbia ranks 186th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- The Broncs average 38.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 53rd in the nation. The Lions rank 235th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
- Columbia averages 23.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 114th in the nation. Rider ranks 293rd in three pointers allowed per game (25.5).
