The Princeton Tigers (10-5, 2-0 Ivy) will attempt to continue their five-game winning streak against the Columbia Lions (6-10, 1-1 Ivy) at Francis S. Levien Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 1, 2019.
Princeton Tigers vs. Columbia Lions Betting Prediction
The Tigers will be looking for similar success after blowing out the Wesley College Wolverines in their last outing, 91-62. The Tigers, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.5, had an absurd mark of 52.4 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.540 (above their season average of 0.471). Princeton was led by Ryan Schwieger, who was the team’s leading scorer with 15 points on 6-for-6 shooting.
In the Lions’ previous matchup, they won a close one over the Cornell Big Red, 73-70. Columbia’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Cornell. The Lions had a rate of 33.3 (above their season average of 29.2), while the Big Red posted a mark of 23.5. Gabe Stefanini was the game’s top scorer with 24 points on 10-for-17 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. The Lions won the most recent contest 85-60. Columbia made 14 of their 24 three pointers (58.3 percent), while Princeton was 7-28 (25.0 percent).
Princeton Tigers vs. Columbia Lions Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Columbia, ATS Winner – Columbia, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Columbia ranks eighth in assists per game (18.1) while Princeton ranks 192nd (11.8).
The Tigers rank 34th in three pointers attempted per game (26.6) while the Lions rank 217th in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
Columbia ranks 25th in steals per game (8.3) while Princeton ranks 188th (5.9).
The Lions rank 108th in rebounds per game (36.6) while the Tigers rank 148th in rebounds allowed per game (37.3).
Bettings Trends:
The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 1.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (4.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.2 points per game (5.9 below their season average).
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