- Rutgers is a -11.5 point favorite vs Columbia
- Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
- Columbia / Rutgers TV channel: BTN
The Columbia Lions visit Jersey Mike’s Arena to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Dec. 30. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Piscataway, NJ.
Rutgers is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-115).
The Columbia vs. Rutgers Over/Under is 156.5 total points.
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Columbia vs. Rutgers Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Columbia | +11.5 -105 | O 156.5 -110 | +550 |
| Rutgers | -11.5 -115 | U 156.5 -110 | -800 |
Columbia vs Rutgers Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Rutgers will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Columbia vs Rutgers Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Rutgers will cover the spread with 54.9% confidence for today’s game.
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Columbia Basketball Best Bets Today:
- 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 12 of their last 24 games (+7.05 Units / 9% ROI)
- Columbia has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.60 Units / 42% ROI)
- Columbia has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 24 games (+4.85 Units / 18% ROI)
- Columbia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 12 away games (+4.00 Units / 24% ROI)
Rutgers Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.35 Units / 9% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+3.30 Units / 17% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+1.30 Units / 1% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+1.25 Units / 6% ROI)
Columbia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Columbia has a 5-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI).
- 8-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.3 Units / 25.42% ROI
- 4-5 when betting the Over for -1.55 Units / -15.58% ROI
- 5-4 when betting the Under for +0.6 Units / 6.09% ROI
Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Rutgers has a 4-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.8 Units / -36.5% ROI).
- 7-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.45 Units / -1.39% ROI
- 7-5 when betting the Over for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI
- 5-7 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI
Columbia Offensive Stats & Trends:
Columbia has averaged 19.6 assists per game (235 assists/12 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 14.2
Columbia has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (235 assists/ 138 TOs) this season — tied for best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.4
Columbia is shooting 37% from three (111/298) this season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 35%
Columbia has averaged 83.3 points per game (1,000 points/12 games) this season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 75.4
Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:
Rutgers has averaged 1.16 points per shot (2,921 points/2,529 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.30
Rutgers is shooting 42% (624/1,483) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 47%
Rutgers averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,976 points/1,819 shots) last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.28
Rutgers had a TS% of 41% last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 48%
Columbia Defensive Stats & Trends:
Columbia averaged 7.9 steals per game (205 steals/26 games) last season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.5
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 has averaged 26.0 defensive rebounds per game (312 rebounds/12 games) this season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.9
Columbia has allowed 67.1 points per game (805 points/12 games) this season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 71.8
Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends:
Rutgers averaged 7.6 steals per game (228 steals/30 games) last season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Rutgers stole the ball 228 times last season — 4th most among Big 10 Teams
Rutgers forced 14.9 turnovers per game (448 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Rutgers allowed opponents to shoot 39% (334/852) in the second half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%
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