Columbia vs Albany Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 4

Virginia's Ryan Dunn (13) drives with the ball against Albany's Jonathan Beagle (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
(AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
  • Columbia is a -6.5 point favorite vs Albany
  • Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
  • Columbia / Albany TV channel: ESPN+

The Columbia Lions visit Broadview Center to take on the Albany Great Danes on Dec. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Albany, NY.

Columbia is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

The Columbia vs. Albany Over/Under is 155.5 total points.

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Columbia vs. Albany Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Columbia-6.5 -105O 155.5 -105-275
Albany +6.5 -115U 155.5 -115+220

Columbia vs Albany Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Columbia will win this college basketball game with 77.3% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Columbia vs Albany Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Columbia will cover the spread with 51.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Columbia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 24 games (+12.35 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 24 games (+10.25 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 24 games (+6.90 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Columbia have covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 24 games (+6.10 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 24 games (+5.85 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Albany (NY) has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.05 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Albany (NY) has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.00 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Albany (NY) has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 29 games (+1.80 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Albany (NY) have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+1.40 Units / 11% ROI)

Columbia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Columbia has a 4-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI).

  • 7-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +15.5 Units / 31.34% ROI
  • 2-5 when betting the Over for -3.55 Units / -45.81% ROI
  • 5-2 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 36.6% ROI

Albany Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Albany has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).

  • home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • home total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • home total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Columbia Offensive Stats & Trends:

Columbia averaged 8.3 offensive rebounds per game (216 rebounds/26 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 8.4

Columbia had an eFG% of 54% last season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 53%

Columbia had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (452 assists/ 304 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Columbia averaged 11.7 turnovers per game (304 turnovers/26 games) last season — 4th highest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 11.0

Albany Offensive Stats & Trends:

Albany made 7.8 three-pointers per game last season — 5th lowest among America East Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Albany had 18.6 free throw attempts per game last season — 4th best among America East Teams; League Avg: 18.6

Albany averaged 78.7 points per game (2,517 points/32 games) last season — tied for 49th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Albany shot 33% from three (250/757) last season — 4th best among America East Teams; League Avg: 33%

Columbia Defensive Stats & Trends:

Columbia averaged 24.3 defensive rebounds per game (632 rebounds/26 games) last season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Columbia averaged 7.9 steals per game (205 steals/26 games) last season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Columbia stole the ball 205 times last season — 2nd most among Ivy League Teams

Columbia allowed opponents to shoot 43% (676/1,554) last season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Albany Defensive Stats & Trends:

Albany allowed 5.2 made three-pointers per game last season — best among America East Teams ; League Avg: 6.8

Albany stole the ball 266 times last season — most among America East Teams

Albany allowed 5.2 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Albany averaged 8.3 steals per game (266 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7


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