The Columbia Lions and UConn Huskies meet Monday in the college basketball action at the Gampel Pavilion. Here’s a UConn vs Columbia Prediction. This article will include a UConn vs Columbia Pick.
Columbia Lions Betting Preview
The Columbia Lions beat New Haven, and they play UMass Lowell and Boston U next. Columbia hasn’t won two straight games since December of last year.
The Columbia Lions are averaging 71 points on 55.1 percent shooting and allowing 53 points on 31.6 percent shooting. Kenny Noland is averaging 14 points and 2 assists, while Miles Franklin is averaging 13 points and 3 rebounds. Avery Brown is the third double-digit scorer and Zine Eddine Bedri is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Columbia Lions are shooting 50 percent from beyond the arc and 64.3 percent from the free throw line. The Columbia Lions are allowing 21.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
UConn Huskies Betting Preview
The UConn Huskies beat New Haven and UMass Lowell, and they play BYU and Arizona next. UConn has won 11 of its last 14 games.
The UConn Huskies are averaging 94.3 points on 55.2 percent shooting and allowing 51 points on 33.3 percent shooting. Tarris Reed Jr. is averaging 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Solo Ball is averaging 16 points and 1.5 assists. Alex Karaban is the third double-digit scorer and Silas Demary Jr. is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The UConn Huskies are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 81 percent from the free throw line. The UConn Huskies are allowing 25 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.
Why the Connecticut Huskies will win
- Connecticut has won each of its last 25 night games at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Columbia has lost each of its last eight night games.
- Connecticut has won the first half in each of its last 25 night games at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Columbia Lions will win
- Columbia has won 10 of its last 11 night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Columbia has won the first half in five of its last six night games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Connecticut’s last 12 night games at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
- Eight of Columbia’s last 10 games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Connecticut ranks 1st for opponent assists per game (8.5) in last season’s NCAA Tournament.
- Connecticut ranks T3rd for fouls per game (23.0) in last season’s NCAA Tournament.
UConn vs Columbia Prediction
Columbia and UConn both took New Haven behind the woodshed, but it’s the Huskies who are obviously the more talented team. UConn could blow the doors off if they wanted to, but there has to be a look ahead factor with BYU and Arizona on deck. Also, Columbia has two experienced, proven players in Noland and Brown who won’t be scared of the moment and can take over for stretches. This is a lot of points. I’ll take a shot with Columbia and the points. The Lions are a sneaky contender in the Ivy this season. This isn’t a pushover squad.