Fairfield vs Columbia Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 28

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  • Columbia is a -9.5 point favorite vs Fairfield
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • Fairfield / Columbia TV channel: ESPN+

The Fairfield Stags visit Francis S. Levien Gymnasium to take on the Columbia Lions on Dec. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in New York, NY.

Columbia is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).

The Fairfield vs. Columbia Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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Fairfield vs. Columbia Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Fairfield+9.5 -110O 152.5 -105+375
Columbia -9.5 -110U 152.5 -115-500

Fairfield vs Columbia Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Columbia will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Fairfield vs Columbia Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Columbia will cover the spread with 54.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Fairfield has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 14 of their last 17 away games (+10.65 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Fairfield has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 17 away games (+8.55 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Fairfield has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 36 games (+7.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Fairfield has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.25 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 23 games (+11.35 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 23 games (+6.05 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Columbia have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 23 games (+4.90 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 23 games (+4.20 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 23 games (+4.00 Units / 16% ROI)

Fairfield Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Fairfield has a 5-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI).

  • 4-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.9 Units / -6.25% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -4.13% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -4.13% ROI

Columbia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Columbia has a 4-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 7-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.3 Units / 25.75% ROI
  • 3-5 when betting the Over for -2.55 Units / -28.81% ROI
  • 5-3 when betting the Under for +1.7 Units / 19.43% ROI

Fairfield Offensive Stats & Trends:

Fairfield has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (162 assists/ 114 TOs) this season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Fairfield made 8.9 three-pointers per game last season — best among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Fairfield has made 392 three-pointers since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among MAAC Teams

Fairfield has averaged 1.13 points per shot (851 points/754 shots) this season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Columbia Offensive Stats & Trends:

Columbia has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (220 assists/ 128 TOs) this season — tied for best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.4

Columbia has averaged 1.41 points per shot (915 points/651 shots) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Columbia shot 37% from three (222/596) last season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 35%

Columbia had an eFG% of 54% last season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 53%

Fairfield Defensive Stats & Trends:

Fairfield has averaged 20.1 defensive rebounds per game (241 rebounds/12 games) this season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.9

Fairfield has averaged 20.1 defensive rebounds per game (241 rebounds/12 games) this season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.1

Fairfield averaged 8.5 steals per game (296 steals/35 games) last season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Fairfield has averaged 21.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,017 rebounds/47 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among MAAC Teams; League Avg: 22.7

Columbia Defensive Stats & Trends:

Columbia has averaged 9.2 steals per game (101 steals/11 games) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Columbia has averaged 26.0 defensive rebounds per game (286 rebounds/11 games) this season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.9

Columbia has 101 steals this season — most among Ivy League Teams

Columbia has averaged 8.3 steals per game (306 steals/37 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.5


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