Albany Great Danes vs Columbia Lions Matchup

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

Columbia vs Albany Prediction

The Lions and Great Danes are set to face off at 6:30 ET on ESPN+. The Great Danes will host the game at Broadview Center in Albany, NY. In this non-conference matchup, Columbia is favored by -5 against Albany. The over/under for the game is 155.5 points.

Columbia vs. Albany Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Columbia Lions at Albany Great Danes
Where: Albany at Broadview Center
Date: Wednesday, December 4th
Betting Odds COLMB -5, COLMB -192 | ALBNY +156 O/U 155.5

Lions Preview: Does Columbia Have A Chance at Broadview Center?

Columbia Lions Recent Game/Games

Columbia evened their record at 3-3 with an 83-57 win over New Hampshire on Monday. Playing at home, the Lions were -17.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 140 fell short of the 146 O/U line.

Columbia took control early, leading 45-31 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Wildcats 38-26.

Lions Offense Breakdown

Columbia's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points on 53% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.1%, thanks in part to hitting 61.4% of their two-point attempts and 36.4% from beyond the arc.

The Lions also dished out 25 assists and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds. Kenny Noland led the way with 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting, while Antoni Siewruk added 16 points, connecting on 4-of-9 from deep.

Lions Team Defense

Columbia's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 57 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 53% from the field. The Lions had a tough time defending inside, as the other team hit 61% of their two-point attempts, going 27/44.

From beyond the arc, Columbia's opponent shot 36%, making 8 of 22 three-point attempts. The Lions sent them to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 5 shots for 45%. Columbia also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.

Great Danes Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Albany?

Albany Great Danes Recent Game/Games

Albany dropped to 8-0 on the season after a 100-68 road loss to Georgetown on Saturday. The Great Danes entered the game as +14.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.

Albany trailed 49-35 at halftime and struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 33 points while allowing 51. The game’s total points of 168 exceeded the O/U line of 147.

Great Danes Offense Breakdown

Albany's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 35.7% overall and 31.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, but they made up for it at the free-throw line, hitting 21 of 24 attempts for an 87.5% rate.

Micah Peavy led the way with 24 points and 8 assists, shooting 64.3% from the field and 50% from deep. Malik Mack was efficient as well, connecting on 75% of his shots, including 3 of 4 from beyond the arc.

Great Danes Team Defense

Albany's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 100 points on 63% shooting from the field. They allowed 32 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 74% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Albany's opponents hit 9 of 22 threes, shooting 40%. They also went 9 for 9 from the free-throw line. Albany gave up 7 offensive rebounds.

Lions vs Great Danes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although Columbia has a straight up record of 3-2 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs. the spread going 1-4. The team averaged 78 points per game in these games.
Across the Great Danes last ten home games, the team averaged 72 points per game while allowing 81. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-6, while going 1-9 straight-up.
Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Great Danes have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Columbia has an ATS mark of 3-6-1 while going 8-2 straight up.