Princeton vs Columbia Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 20

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  • Princeton (9-4) is a -12.5 point favorite vs Columbia (5-6)
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Princeton / Columbia TV channel: ESPN+

The Princeton Tigers (9-4) visit Francis S. Levien Gymnasium to take on the Columbia Lions (5-6) on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in New York, NY.

Princeton is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-110).

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

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Princeton vs. Columbia Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Princeton-12.5 -110O 147.5 -110-800
Columbia +12.5 -110U 147.5 -110+575

Princeton vs Columbia Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Princeton will win this college basketball game with 87.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Princeton vs Columbia Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Princeton will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Princeton has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 25 games (+24.65 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Princeton has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 27 games (+12.25 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Princeton have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 15 away games (+10.85 Units / 65% ROI)
  • Princeton have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 27 games (+8.05 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Princeton has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 27 games (+6.45 Units / 10% ROI)
  • 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)
  • Columbia has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 8 games at home (+1.90 Units / 10% ROI)

Princeton Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Princeton has a 9-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.55 Units / 31.71% ROI).

  • 11-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.1 Units / 24.35% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.2% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.2% ROI

Columbia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Columbia has a 5-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.7 Units / -20.53% ROI).

  • 6-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.95 Units / 17.14% ROI
  • 7-5 when betting the Over for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI
  • 5-7 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI

Princeton Offensive Stats & Trends:

Princeton has averaged 8.7 turnovers per game (131 turnovers/15 games) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Princeton has made 10.9 three-pointers per game this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 8.5

Princeton is shooting 48% (422/887) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 46%

Princeton has a TS% of 53% this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 49%

Columbia Offensive Stats & Trends:

Columbia has averaged 11.7 turnovers per game (176 turnovers/15 games) this season — 4th highest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Columbia has an eFG% of 54% this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 53%

Columbia has 19.1 free throw attempts per game this season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 17.7

Columbia has averaged 1.33 points per shot (1,212 points/910 shots) this season — tied for 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Princeton Defensive Stats & Trends:

Princeton has allowed 63.3 points per game (949 points/15 games) this season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 70.5

Princeton has allowed 6.4 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 8.0

Princeton has averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,237 rebounds/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 25.1

Princeton has allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (96/295) this season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Columbia Defensive Stats & Trends:

Columbia has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (129/422) this season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Columbia has averaged 26.1 defensive rebounds per game (391 rebounds/15 games) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 25.3

Columbia has 121 steals this season — 2nd most among Ivy League Teams

Columbia has 317 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among Ivy League Teams


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