Cornell vs Columbia Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 9

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  • Cornell (14-11) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Columbia (10-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 163.5 points
  • Cornell / Columbia TV channel: ESPN+

The Cornell Big Red (14-11) visit Francis S. Levien Gymnasium to take on the Columbia Lions (10-11) on Mar. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in New York, NY.

Cornell is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Cornell vs. Columbia Over/Under is 163.5 total points.

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Cornell vs. Columbia Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Cornell-5.5 -110O 163.5 -115-250
Columbia +5.5 -110U 163.5 -105+200

Cornell vs Columbia Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Cornell will win this college basketball game with 70.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Cornell vs Columbia Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Columbia will cover the spread with 52.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Cornell has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.35 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Cornell has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+4.50 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Cornell has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 16 away games (+4.10 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Cornell have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 16 away games (+3.35 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Cornell has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 26 games (+1.90 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 16 games (+10.75 Units / 58% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 16 games (+7.55 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Columbia have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 21 games (+7.45 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 16 games (+7.35 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 21 games (+5.35 Units / 18% ROI)

Cornell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cornell has a 13-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.15 Units / -0.55% ROI).

  • 18-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.45 Units / 4.64% ROI
  • 14-10 when betting the Over for +3 Units / 10.91% ROI
  • 10-14 when betting the Under for -5.4 Units / -19.64% ROI

Columbia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Columbia has a 10-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.15 Units / -12.52% ROI).

  • 10-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.7 Units / 1.77% ROI
  • 14-9 when betting the Over for +4.05 Units / 15.98% ROI
  • 9-14 when betting the Under for -6.4 Units / -25.35% ROI

Cornell Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cornell is shooting 66% from inside the arc (358/542) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Cornell is shooting 62% from inside the arc (803/1,296) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Cornell has averaged 17.7 assists per game (867 assists/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 14.2

Cornell is shooting 66% from inside the arc (358/542) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 54%

Columbia Offensive Stats & Trends:

Columbia has an eFG% of 55% this season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 53%

Columbia has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (352 assists/ 231 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Columbia has averaged 11.6 turnovers per game (231 turnovers/20 games) this season — 4th highest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 11.2

Columbia has averaged 78.6 points per game (1,572 points/20 games) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 73.9

Cornell Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cornell has averaged 8.8 steals per game (185 steals/21 games) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Cornell has averaged 9.3 steals per game (457 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Cornell has 185 steals this season — most among Ivy League Teams

Cornell has 457 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Ivy League Teams

Columbia Defensive Stats & Trends:

Columbia has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (161/525) this season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Columbia has averaged 25.1 defensive rebounds per game (502 rebounds/20 games) this season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Columbia has averaged 7.8 steals per game (155 steals/20 games) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Columbia has averaged 7.2 steals per game (351 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.5


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