Columbia vs Cornell Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 4

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  • Cornell (16-10) is a -16.5 point favorite vs Columbia (7-21)
  • Total (Over/Under): 160.5 points
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The Columbia Lions (7-21) visit Newman Arena to take on the Cornell Big Red (16-10) on Mar. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Ithaca.

Cornell is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -16.5 (-110).

The Columbia vs. Cornell Over/Under is 160.5 total points.

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Columbia vs. Cornell Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Columbia+16.5 -110O 160.5 -110+1000
Cornell -16.5 -110U 160.5 -110-2000

Columbia vs Cornell Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Cornell will win this game with 76.4% confidence.

Columbia vs Cornell Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Columbia will cover the spread with 51.3% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Columbia and Cornell, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Columbia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in their last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Columbia have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 21 games (+3.10 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Columbia have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 19 away games (+1.20 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Cornell has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 19 games at home (+14.95 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Cornell has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 29 of their last 46 games (+11.40 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Cornell have covered the Spread in 29 of their last 46 games (+10.30 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Cornell has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.40 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Cornell have covered the 1H Spread in 26 of their last 45 games (+5.20 Units / 10% ROI)

Columbia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Columbia has gone 9-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-8.6 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 5-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.7 Units / -14.43% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Over for -3.4 Units / -11.89% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Under for +0.8 Units / 2.8% ROI

Cornell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cornell has gone 13-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+0.9 Units / 3.41% ROI).

  • 14-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.9 Units / 4.4% ROI
  • 13-11 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 3.41% ROI
  • 11-13 when betting the Under for -3.3 Units / -12.5% ROI

Columbia Offensive Stats & Trends:

Columbia is shooting 40% (524/1,314) this season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Columbia has a TS% of 44% this season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Columbia has an eFG% of 46% this season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Columbia has averaged 1.13 points per shot (1,485 points/1,314 shots) this season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Cornell Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cornell has made 10.8 three-pointers per game this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 8.1

Cornell has averaged 17.4 assists per game (452 assists/26 games) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 14.0

Cornell has averaged 82.3 points per game (2,140 points/26 games) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 73.1

Cornell has 452 assists this season — most among Ivy League Teams

Columbia Defensive Stats & Trends:

Columbia has 190 steals this season — 3rd most among Ivy League Teams

Columbia has averaged 6.8 steals per game (190 steals/28 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Columbia has averaged 6.4 steals per game (344 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Columbia has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (429/1,188) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 14th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Cornell Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cornell has averaged 9.7 steals per game (251 steals/26 games) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Cornell has 251 steals this season — most among Ivy League Teams

Cornell has 456 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among Ivy League Teams

Cornell has averaged 8.8 steals per game (456 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.6


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