The Albany Great Danes (6-8) will travel to Francis S. Levien Gymnasium to go head-to-head against the Columbia Lions (4-9). Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 30, 2019.
Albany Great Danes vs. Columbia Lions Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Lions defeated the Marist Red Foxes, 69-54, while the Great Danes lost a winnable game to the Monmouth Hawks, 72-70.
The Lions knocked down 16 of their 22 free throws (72.7 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.602 (above their season average of 0.471). Albany, meanwhile, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.548 (above their season average of 0.485). Columbia was led by Randy Brumant, who put up 12 points and five rebounds. Romani Hansen, meanwhile fueled Albany with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
There’s a decent chance that Albany struggles to create turnovers. Columbia ranks 93rd in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.2 percent), while Albany forces the 59th-fewest turnovers (17.9 percent).
Albany Great Danes at Columbia Lions Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Columbia, ATS Winner – Columbia, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Columbia averages 24.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 90th in the country. Albany ranks 171st in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
- The Great Danes rank 93rd in assists per game (13.9) while the Lions rank 107th in assists allowed per game (12.5).
- The Great Danes average 35.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 161st in the country. The Lions rank 224th in rebounds allowed per game (37.8).
- Albany ranks 99th in blocks per game (3.3) while Columbia ranks 145th in blocks allowed per game (4.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.8, up from 5.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Great Danes have scored an average of 65.2 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (6.9 above their season average).
