- Yale is a -8.5 point favorite vs Columbia
- Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
- Columbia / Yale TV channel: ESPN+
The Columbia Lions visit John J. Lee Amphitheater to take on the Yale Bulldogs on Jan. 19. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in New Haven, CT.
Yale is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-118).
The Columbia vs. Yale Over/Under is 152.5 total points.
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Columbia vs. Yale Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Columbia | +8.5 -102 | O 152.5 -115 | 340 |
| Yale | -8.5 -118 | U 152.5 -105 | -450 |
Columbia vs Yale Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Yale will win this college basketball game with 77.2% 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 Yale will cover the spread with 62.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Columbia Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Columbia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 27 games (+5.45 Units / 17% ROI)
- Columbia has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.80 Units / 6% ROI)
- Columbia has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 27 games (+0.90 Units / 3% ROI)
Yale Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Yale has hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 29 games (+9.50 Units / 5% ROI)
- Yale has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 14 games at home (+9.20 Units / 11% ROI)
- Yale has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.40 Units / 22% ROI)
- Yale has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+1.15 Units / 7% ROI)
- Yale has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+0.90 Units / 3% ROI)
Columbia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Columbia has a 8-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.4 Units / 8.48% ROI).
- 10-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.2 Units / 4.4% ROI
- 9-6 when betting the Over for +2.4 Units / 14.55% ROI
- 6-9 when betting the Under for -3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI
Yale Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Yale has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 11-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.8 Units / 2.82% ROI
- 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI
- 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI
Columbia Offensive Stats & Trends:
Columbia has averaged 80.9 points per game (1,376 points/17 games) this season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 78.7
Columbia is shooting 49% (508/1,038) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 47%
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 has 196 offensive rebounds this season — most among Ivy League Teams
Yale Offensive Stats & Trends:
Yale averaged 25.9 defensive rebounds per game (829 rebounds/32 games) last season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.4
Yale has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (1,892/4,549) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 44%
Yale has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,129/2,722) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 44%
Yale allowed opponents to shoot 41% (723/1,766) last season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 44%
Columbia Defensive Stats & Trends:
Columbia has averaged 80.9 points per game (1,376 points/17 games) this season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 78.7
Columbia is shooting 49% (508/1,038) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 47%
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 has 196 offensive rebounds this season — most among Ivy League Teams
Yale Defensive Stats & Trends:
Yale averaged 25.9 defensive rebounds per game (829 rebounds/32 games) last season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.4
Yale has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (1,892/4,549) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 44%
Yale has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,129/2,722) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 44%
Yale allowed opponents to shoot 41% (723/1,766) last season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 44%
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