The Marist Red Foxes (1-8) and the Columbia Lions (3-9) face off at Francis S. Levien Gymnasium. The Red Foxes will attempt to snap their eight-game losing streak. Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.
Marist Red Foxes at Columbia Lions Betting Odds
Both teams were blown out in their last matchup. The Lions fell to the Colgate Raiders, 89-71, while the Red Foxes were defeated by the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, 85-56.
Marist had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.2 (above their season average of 25.9) while Columbia did a great job of converting from the free throw line (12-15; 80.0 percent). Ike Nweke fueled Columbia with 18 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Marist was led by Jordan Jones, who contributed 14 points and five rebounds.
The Red Foxes won the only contest between these two teams last season, 82-76. The Red Foxes’ 37.1 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Lions, who had a mark of 27.8.
Getting to the line could be hard to come by for Marist in this contest. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Red Foxes rank 342nd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.201, while Columbia ranks 24th in FTA rate allowed (0.233).
Marist Red Foxes at Columbia Lions Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Marist, ATS Winner – Marist, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Columbia ranks 67th in three pointers attempted per game (23.8) while Marist ranks 200th in three pointers allowed per game (25.1).
- The Lions rank 139th in assists per game (14.8) while the Red Foxes rank 169th in assists allowed per game (13.4).
- The Red Foxes rank seventh in blocks allowed per game (2.9) while the Lions rank 136th (3.7).
- Marist averages 32.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 154th in the NCAA. Columbia ranks 226th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
