Yale vs Columbia Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 24

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  • Yale (11-10) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Columbia (10-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
  • Yale / Columbia TV channel: ESPN+

The Yale Bulldogs (11-10) visit Francis S. Levien Gymnasium to take on the Columbia Lions (10-8) on Feb. 24. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in New York, NY.

Yale is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).

The Yale vs. Columbia Over/Under is 140.5 total points.

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Yale vs. Columbia Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Yale-6.5 -115O 140.5 -110+
Columbia +6.5 -105U 140.5 -110+

Yale vs Columbia Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Yale will win this college basketball game with 73.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Yale vs Columbia Spread Prediction:

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


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  • Yale has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 28 games (+6.00 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Yale has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.60 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Yale has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.45 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Yale have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 19 away games (+1.95 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Yale has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 19 away games (+0.10 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Columbia have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 22 games (+7.30 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 14 of their last 22 games (+7.20 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 22 games (+4.85 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 22 games (+3.55 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 22 games (+1.70 Units / 4% ROI)

Yale Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Yale has a 10-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.1 Units / -8.3% ROI).

  • 14-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.5 Units / -14.35% ROI
  • 12-11 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -0.4% ROI
  • 11-12 when betting the Under for -2.2 Units / -8.7% ROI

Columbia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Columbia has a 10-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.1 Units / 0.46% ROI).

  • 10-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.7 Units / 10.14% ROI
  • 11-9 when betting the Over for +1.05 Units / 4.76% ROI
  • 9-11 when betting the Under for -3.1 Units / -14.12% ROI

Yale Offensive Stats & Trends:

Yale has averaged 10.4 turnovers per game (540 turnovers/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 11.9

Yale has averaged 76.1 points per game (1,674 points/22 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 73.9

Yale has averaged 9.7 offensive rebounds per game (214 rebounds/22 games) this season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 8.6

Yale has averaged 9.3 offensive rebounds per game (486 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 8.7

Columbia Offensive Stats & Trends:

Columbia has an eFG% of 55% this season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 53%

Columbia has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (352 assists/ 231 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Columbia has averaged 11.6 turnovers per game (231 turnovers/20 games) this season — 4th highest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 11.2

Columbia has averaged 78.6 points per game (1,572 points/20 games) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 73.9

Yale Defensive Stats & Trends:

Yale has averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (579 rebounds/22 games) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Yale has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (1,179/2,924) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 43%

Yale has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,376 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.9

Yale has averaged 6.1 steals per game (135 steals/22 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Columbia Defensive Stats & Trends:

Columbia has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (161/525) this season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Columbia has averaged 25.1 defensive rebounds per game (502 rebounds/20 games) this season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Columbia has averaged 7.8 steals per game (155 steals/20 games) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Columbia has averaged 7.2 steals per game (351 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.5


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