Columbia vs Delaware State 11/16/22 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds

The Delaware State Hornets and the Columbia Lions meet Wednesday in college basketball action from Levien Gym. Delaware State is 1-2 so far this year and coming off a loss to Villanova. As for Columbia, they’re 0-3 following a loss to Sacred Heart back on Sunday. Check back all season long for free college basketball picks at Sports Chat Place.

Delaware State played Virginia Tech in their first matchup of the year. The Hornets were overwhelmed in that one and lost 95-57. The good news is that Delaware State was able to bounce back with a 104-67 win over Immaculata in game two. 

The Hornets faced another tricky matchup versus Villanova in game three. Delaware State had a 27-24 lead by halftime but gave it away in the second half during a 60-50 defeat. Khyrie Staten was the only team player in double-figures with 10 points. 

Over on the Columbia side, they were drilled by Rutgers in their opener this year, scoring just 14 points in the second half during a 75-35 loss. The Lions didn’t fare much better in game two against UMass Lowell and took an 89-62 defeat. 

Columbia matched up with Sacred Heart Sunday in game three and had their closest outcome yet. Unfortunately the result was still the same, as the Lions fell 88-85. Tops in scoring was Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa with 28 points and six boards. 

PICK: I’m going to stay with Delaware State. The Hornets are coming off a pretty limp game against Villanova, but they didn’t shoot all that badly; it was simply a slow-paced matchup. Delaware State shot 44.4 percent from the field in that one and out-rebounded the Wildcats 28-27. Columbia is coming off a pretty good shooting performance versus Sacred Heart, but I don’t think the Lions will cover if Delaware State is on point.