Penn vs Columbia Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 30

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  • Columbia is a -5.5 point favorite vs Penn
  • Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
  • Penn / Columbia TV channel: ESPN+

The Penn Quakers visit Francis S. Levien Gymnasium to take on the Columbia Lions on Jan. 30. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 pm in New York, NY.

Columbia is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

The Penn vs. Columbia Over/Under is 151.5 total points.

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Penn vs. Columbia Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Penn+5.5 -115O 151.5 -110+185
Columbia -5.5 -105U 151.5 -110-225

Penn vs Columbia Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Columbia will win this college basketball game with 67.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Penn vs Columbia Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Columbia will cover the spread with 56.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Pennsylvania has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 27 games (+5.45 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Pennsylvania has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.30 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Pennsylvania have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Pennsylvania has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 27 games (+5.40 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.00 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.80 Units / 6% ROI)

Penn Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Penn has a 10-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.3 Units / 12.3% ROI).

  • 8-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.8 Units / 2.38% ROI
  • 6-11 when betting the Over for -6.1 Units / -32.62% ROI
  • 11-6 when betting the Under for +4.4 Units / 23.53% ROI

Columbia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Columbia has a 9-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.3 Units / 6.95% ROI).

  • 11-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.2 Units / 4.21% ROI
  • 10-7 when betting the Over for +2.3 Units / 12.3% ROI
  • 7-10 when betting the Under for -4 Units / -21.39% ROI

Penn Offensive Stats & Trends:

Penn has 23.2 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 19.1

Penn has averaged 76.9 points per game (1,384 points/18 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 78.0

Penn has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (256 assists/ 202 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.4

Penn shot 37% from three (257/701) last season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Columbia Offensive Stats & Trends:

Columbia has 213 offensive rebounds this season — most among Ivy League Teams

Columbia has averaged 1.34 points per shot (1,529 points/1,144 shots) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.32

Columbia averaged 77.0 points per game (2,002 points/26 games) last season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 73.8

Columbia is shooting 60% from inside the arc (300/502) this season — 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 53%

Penn Defensive Stats & Trends:

Penn has allowed an average of 1.23 points per shot (1,359 points/1,107 shots) this season — 4th highest among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 1.24

Penn has averaged 5.8 steals per game (105 steals/18 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.0

Penn allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (245/685) last season — tied for 21st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Penn has allowed 7.5 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 4th highest among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 7.8

Columbia Defensive Stats & Trends:

Columbia has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (478/1,146) this season — tied for best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Columbia has averaged 27.4 defensive rebounds per game (520 rebounds/19 games) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Columbia forced 12.3 turnovers per game (321 turnovers/26 games) last season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 10.9

Columbia averaged 24.3 defensive rebounds per game (632 rebounds/26 games) last season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.4


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