Columbia vs Princeton Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 1

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Princeton head coach Mitch Henderson watches play against Creighton in the first half of a Sweet 16 round college basketball game in the South Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 24, 2023, in Louisville, Ky.
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  • Princeton (12-10) is a -13.5 point favorite vs Columbia (10-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Columbia / Princeton TV channel: ESPN+

The Columbia Lions (10-9) visit L. Stockwell Jadwin Gymnasium to take on the Princeton Tigers (12-10) on Mar. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Princeton, NJ.

Princeton is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-105).

The Columbia vs. Princeton Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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Columbia vs. Princeton Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Columbia+13.5 -115O 144.5 -110+650
Princeton -13.5 -105U 144.5 -110-1000

Columbia vs Princeton Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Princeton will win this college basketball game with 89.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Columbia vs Princeton Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Princeton will cover the spread with 52.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Columbia have covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 22 games (+8.30 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 11 away games (+7.85 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 away games (+5.15 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 22 games (+4.85 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 11 away games (+2.50 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Princeton has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 26 games (+30.00 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Princeton has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 28 games (+7.10 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Princeton have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.85 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Princeton has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+3.75 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Princeton have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.95 Units / 10% ROI)

Columbia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Columbia has a 10-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1 Units / -4.35% ROI).

  • 10-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.7 Units / 7.2% ROI
  • 12-9 when betting the Over for +2.05 Units / 8.86% ROI
  • 9-12 when betting the Under for -4.2 Units / -18.22% ROI

Princeton Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Princeton has a 12-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.95 Units / 3.91% ROI).

  • 18-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +17.7 Units / 17.58% ROI
  • 7-14 when betting the Over for -8.45 Units / -34.85% ROI
  • 14-7 when betting the Under for +6.3 Units / 26.09% ROI

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

Princeton Offensive Stats & Trends:

Princeton has averaged 8.6 turnovers per game (163 turnovers/19 games) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 11.2

Princeton has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (277 assists/ 163 TOs) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Princeton has averaged 1.31 points per shot (1,453 points/1,107 shots) this season — tied for 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Princeton has an eFG% of 55% this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 53%

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

Princeton Defensive Stats & Trends:

Princeton has allowed 6.7 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 7.9

Princeton has averaged 26.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,337 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.9

Princeton has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (1,224 points/1,071 shots) this season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 1.19

Princeton has allowed 64.4 points per game (1,224 points/19 games) this season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 70.3


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