- Yale (5-7) is a -12.5 point favorite vs Columbia (5-5)
- Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
- Columbia / Yale TV channel: ESPN+
The Columbia Lions (5-5) visit John J. Lee Amphitheater to take on the Yale Bulldogs (5-7) on Jan. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in New Haven, CT.
Yale is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-115).
The Columbia vs. Yale Over/Under is 144.5 total points.
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Columbia vs. Yale Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Columbia | +12.5 -105 | O 144.5 -105 | +600 |
| Yale | -12.5 -115 | U 144.5 -115 | -900 |
Columbia vs Yale Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Yale will win this college basketball game with 87.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Columbia vs Yale Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Columbia will cover the spread with 53.7% confidence for today’s game.
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Columbia Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Columbia has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 21 games (+8.20 Units / 34% ROI)
- Columbia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 21 games (+6.15 Units / 26% ROI)
- Columbia have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 21 games (+5.10 Units / 21% ROI)
- Columbia has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 21 games (+4.20 Units / 18% ROI)
Yale Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Yale has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 27 games (+4.95 Units / 8% ROI)
- Yale has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.25 Units / 10% ROI)
- Yale has hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 9 games at home (+2.70 Units / 27% ROI)
- Yale has hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.15 Units / 4% ROI)
Columbia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Columbia has a 5-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.6 Units / 0% ROI).
- 6-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.95 Units / 0% ROI
- 6-5 when betting the Over for +0.5 Units / 0% ROI
- 5-6 when betting the Under for -1.6 Units / 0% ROI
Yale Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Yale has a 4-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.8 Units / 0% ROI).
- 7-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -17.5 Units / 0% ROI
- 9-5 when betting the Over for +3.5 Units / 0% ROI
- 5-9 when betting the Under for -4.9 Units / 0% ROI
Columbia Offensive Stats & Trends:
Columbia has averaged 8.9 offensive rebounds per game (125 rebounds/14 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 9.1
Columbia has a TS% of 51% this season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 49%
Columbia has averaged 81.6 points per game (1,142 points/14 games) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 75.1
Columbia has averaged 1.35 points per shot (1,142 points/847 shots) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.27
Yale Offensive Stats & Trends:
Yale has a TS% of 48% this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 49%
Yale has averaged 10.7 turnovers per game (492 turnovers/46 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 12.2
Yale has averaged 75.4 points per game (1,207 points/16 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 75.1
Yale has a 27% free throw rate (266 free throw attempts/984 field goal attempts) this season — tied for 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Columbia Defensive Stats & Trends:
Columbia has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (117/394) this season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 33%
Columbia has averaged 26.1 defensive rebounds per game (365 rebounds/14 games) this season — tied for best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 25.4
Columbia has 117 steals this season — 2nd most among Ivy League Teams
Columbia has averaged 8.4 steals per game (117 steals/14 games) this season — tied for best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.5
Yale Defensive Stats & Trends:
Yale has averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,213 rebounds/46 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 25.1
Yale has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (1,043/2,592) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 43%
Yale has averaged 26.0 defensive rebounds per game (416 rebounds/16 games) this season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 25.4
Yale has averaged 6.3 steals per game (290 steals/46 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.6
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