Columbia Lions vs LIU Sharks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Columbia vs LIU NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Brooklyn.

Columbia vs LIU Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Lions and Sharks. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on NEC, and it's hosted by the Sharks at Steinberg Wellness Center in Brooklyn, NY. Get ready to place your bets! Columbia is favored by -8.5 in this non-conference contest against LIU. The game's over/under currently sits at 151.5 points.

Columbia vs. LIU Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Columbia Lions at LIU Sharks
Where: Brooklyn at Steinberg Wellness Center
Date: Wednesday, November 20th
Betting Odds COLMB -8.5, COLMB -355 | LIUB +277 O/U 151.5

Lions Preview: Will the Lions Find a Way to Win in Brooklyn?

Columbia Lions Recent Game/Games

Columbia improved to 2-1 with a 77-63 win over Mercyhurst on Saturday, November 16th. Playing at home, the Lions were -15 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 140, just under the O/U line of 145.

Columbia led 43-36 at halftime and clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 27 points while scoring 34 of their own.

Lions Offense Breakdown

Columbia's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 77 points on 53.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.7%, thanks in part to their 45% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 20 attempts.

Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa led the way with 21 points, connecting on 5 of 9 threes. The Lions dished out 21 assists, with Aidan Reichert and Rubio De La Rosa each contributing 3. Reichert also added 19 points, while Jake Lemelman chipped in 13, hitting 3 of 4 from deep.

Lions Team Defense

Despite Columbia's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 63 points. However, they allowed a 53% shooting performance, with 30 made field goals on 56 attempts.

The Lions gave up 21 two-point field goals on 36 attempts, a 58% shooting rate. From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 45%, hitting 9 of 20 three-pointers. Columbia also sent them to the line 13 times, where they made 8 free throws, shooting 61%.

Sharks Preview: Taking a Look at the Sharks Chances at Home

LIU Sharks Recent Game/Games

On Friday, November 15th, the LIU Sharks faced off against the California Baptist Lancers in an away game. The Sharks lost 90-77, but they managed to cover the +16.5 point spread.

LIU trailed 47-40 at halftime and scored 37 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The total points for the game reached 167, exceeding the over/under line of 148.5.

Sharks Offense Breakdown

LIU's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 53.6% from the field and 64.9% on two-point attempts. They also connected on 91.7% of their free throws, going 11-for-12 from the line. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.9%, though they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 31.6% of their threes.

Dominique Daniels Jr. led the way with 27 points, despite shooting 9-for-25 overall and 5-for-14 from three. Malachi Davis added 24 points on 9-for-15 shooting, while Martel Williams contributed 23 points, hitting 9-of-12 shots and 3-of-6 from deep. Javonte Johnson was also efficient, going 4-for-7 from three and finishing with 16 points.

Sharks Team Defense

LIU's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 90 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 made baskets on 37 attempts, a 56% shooting percentage.

From three-point range, LIU's opponent hit 13 of 31 shots, good for 41%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 9 free throws, a 75% rate. LIU gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.

Lions vs Sharks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five games away from home, the Lions have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team averaged 79 points per game in this stretch.
Across their last five home contests, LIU has a 3-1-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-4, while averaging 66 points per game.
Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Sharks have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-1.
Over the team's last five games as the favorite, the Lions struggled vs the spread going just 1-4. However, they still had a straight up mark of 4-1.