The Columbia Lions (6-13, 1-2 Ivy) head to Paul Bailey Pizzitola Sports Center to clash against the Brown Bears (8-8, 1-2 Ivy). The Lions look to snap a seven-game road losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Columbia Lions vs. Brown Bears ATS Odds
In their last game, the Bears defeated the Cornell Big Red, 74-63, while the Lions got blown out by the Yale Bulldogs, 93-62.
Brown played a nearly flawless contest. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.364 (above their season average of 0.215) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.9 (above their season average of 34.8). Cornell put up marks of 0.052 and 23.5, respectively, for those same stats. Columbia, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.065 vs. 0.045). Brown received a boost from Zach Hunsaker, who recorded 20 points and five rebounds. Mike Smith had a solid performance for Columbia, recording 20 points.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Lions won the last contest 80-77. Columbia had a better effective field goal percentage (0.563 vs. 0.476). Brown, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (11.0 vs. 18.9). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Bears rank 21st in offensive rebounding percentage (35.0 percent), while Columbia ranks 40th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.9 percent).
Columbia Lions vs. Brown Bears Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Brown, ATS Winner – Brown, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Brown averages 40.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 25th in the country. Columbia ranks 240th in rebounds allowed per game (37.7).
- The Lions average 5.4 steals per game, which ranks 192nd in the nation. The Bears rank 217th in steals allowed per game (9.0).
- Brown ranks 128th in assists per game (13.4) while Columbia ranks 136th in assists allowed per game (12.7).
- The Bears rank 31st in blocks per game (4.8) while the Lions rank 157th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
- Brown ranks 102nd in three pointers attempted per game (23.3) while Columbia ranks 155th in three pointers allowed per game (22.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 3.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (2.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (3.8 below their season average).
