The FIU Golden Panthers (3-1) challenge the Columbia Lions (0-2) at Rose Hill Gym. The game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 17, 2018.
Columbia Lions vs. FIU Golden Panthers Free Prediction
In the Lions’ last outing, they were topped by the Youngstown State Penguins, 94-83. Converting at the free throw line was one of Youngstown State’s biggest strengths. They were 20-23 (87.0 percent), while the Lions were just 9-13 (69.2 percent). Mike Smith led Columbia in scoring with 31 points on 12-for-23 shooting.
The Golden Panthers were beaten by the Fordham Rams in their last outing, 83-77. Fordham made good use of their 43 trips to the free throw line, converting on 36 of them (83.7 percent). FIU, meanwhile, was just 19-28 (67.9 percent). FIU’s Brian Beard Jr. had a solid game, leading the team in scoring with 22 points on 7-for-14 shooting.
Columbia may struggle to create turnovers. Dating back to last season, FIU ranks 17th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.6 percent), while Columbia has forced the 216th-most turnovers (18.4 percent).
Columbia Lions vs. FIU Golden Panthers Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Columbia ranks 23rd in three pointers attempted per game (26.8) while FIU ranks 199th (21.2).
The Golden Panthers rank 99th in rebounds per game (36.8) while the Lions rank 258th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
FIU ranks 12th in steals per game (8.2) while Columbia ranks 143rd in steals allowed per game (6.1).
The Lions rank 47th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Golden Panthers rank 175th (3.5).
FIU ranks 138th in assists allowed per game (13.1) while Columbia ranks 262nd (14.9).
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