The Columbia Lions (6-11, 1-0 Ivy) and the Cornell Big Red (3-11, 0-1 Ivy) square off at Newman Arena at Bartels Hall. The Lions will attempt to end a five-game road losing streak. Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Columbia Lions vs. Cornell Big Red ATS Odds
In their first matchup this season, Smith led the Lions to a 75-61 win. He produced 15 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Columbia made seven of their 16 three pointers (43.8 percent), while Cornell was just 5-25 (20.0 percent).
Getting to the line could be rare for Cornell in this battle. The Big Red currently rank 309th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.186, while Columbia ranks eighth in FTA rate allowed (0.147).
Columbia Lions vs. Cornell Big Red ATS Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Cornell, ATS Winner – Columbia, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Cornell ranks 77th in three pointers attempted per game (24.5) while Columbia ranks 155th in three pointers allowed per game (22.0).
- The Big Red rank 180th in rebounds per game (35.1) while the Lions rank 210th in rebounds allowed per game (37.3).
- The Lions average 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 72nd in the country. The Big Red rank 145th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
- Cornell ranks 51st in assists per game (14.9) while Columbia ranks 91st in assists allowed per game (11.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Big Red have scored an average of 73.2 points per game (10.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.2 points per game (4.8 above their season average).
- The Lions have outscored opponents by an average of 11.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Columbia has lost by an average of 1.6 points.
