Columbia vs Villanova Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 6

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 06, 2024, 2:28 PM
  • Villanova is a -16.5 point favorite vs Columbia
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Columbia / Villanova TV channel: CBSSN

The Columbia Lions visit Finneran Pavilion to take on the Villanova Wildcats on Nov. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Villanova, PA.

Villanova is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -16.5 (-115).

The Columbia vs. Villanova Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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Columbia vs. Villanova Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Columbia+16.5 -105O 147.5 -115+1000
Villanova -16.5 -115U 147.5 -105-2000

Columbia vs Villanova Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Villanova will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Columbia vs Villanova Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Villanova will cover the spread with 60.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Columbia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 14 of their last 17 games (+11.75 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 17 games (+8.55 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.30 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Columbia have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 22 games (+6.30 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 away games (+5.15 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Villanova has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 26 games (+13.40 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Villanova has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 27 games (+9.80 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Villanova has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games (+9.45 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Villanova has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 games (+1.75 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Villanova have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+1.60 Units / 15% ROI)

Columbia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Columbia had a 10-13 record against the spread last college basketball season (-4.25 Units / -16.19% ROI).

  • 10-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.3 Units / -0.74% ROI
  • 15-9 when betting the Over for +5.05 Units / 19.09% ROI
  • 9-15 when betting the Under for -7.5 Units / -28.46% ROI

Villanova Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Villanova had a 16-17 record against the spread last college basketball season (-2.75 Units / -7.34% ROI).

  • 16-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -20.2 Units / -11.25% ROI
  • 11-23 when betting the Over for -14.4 Units / -38.4% ROI
  • 23-11 when betting the Under for +10.9 Units / 29.14% 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

Villanova Offensive Stats & Trends:

Villanova is shooting 82% from the free throw line (312/381) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 73%

Villanova is shooting 82% from the free throw line (873/1,068) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Villanova is shooting 82% from the free throw line (312/381) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 73%

Villanova is shooting 82% from the free throw line (873/1,068) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Columbia Defensive Stats & Trends:

Columbia has averaged 7.3 steals per game (409 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.6

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 has 409 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among Ivy League Teams

Villanova Defensive Stats & Trends:

Villanova allowed 63.2 points per game (2,086 points/33 games) last season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Villanova allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (1,622 points/1,441 shots) last season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.28

Villanova allowed 29.6 points per game (977 points/33 games) in the first half last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 33.3

Villanova has allowed 66.3 points per game (2,056 points/31 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 73.3


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