Columbia Lions vs Delaware State Hornets Matchup

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

Delaware State vs Columbia Prediction

Looking to win big? The Hornets and Lions face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lions are hosting the game at Levien Gymnasium in New York, NY. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 154.5 points, and Columbia is favored by -11.5 vs. Delaware State.

Delaware State vs. Columbia Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Delaware State Hornets at Columbia Lions
Where: New York at Levien Gymnasium
Date: Saturday, November 9th
Betting Odds COLMB -11.5, DELST +616 | COLMB -1000 O/U 154.5

Hornets Preview: Can Delaware State Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?

Delaware State Hornets Recent Game/Games

Delaware State fell 83-60 to Virginia Tech on Monday, November 4th. The Hornets were +18.5 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 143, just over the O/U line of 142.5.

After trailing 40-32 at halftime, Delaware State struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 28 points while allowing 43.

Hornets Offense Breakdown

Delaware State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.7% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc, finishing with 60 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.7%, and they managed only 8 assists as a team.

Martaz Robinson led the way with 30 points, hitting 2 of 2 from three-point range and shooting 60% overall. Toibu Lawal added 23 points, shooting 66.7% from the field and 50% from deep.

Hornets Team Defense

Delaware State's defense struggled, giving up 83 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team making 17 of 27 shots.

From beyond the arc, Delaware State's opponents shot 32%, hitting 9 of 28 three-pointers. The Hornets also sent them to the line 33 times, where they converted 22 free throws (66%).

Lions Preview: Will the Lions Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Columbia Lions Recent Game/Games

Columbia pulled off a significant upset on Wednesday, November 6th, defeating Villanova 90-80 on the road. Entering the game as +16.5 point underdogs, the Lions not only won but covered the spread.

Columbia led 39-37 at halftime and scored 51 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The game’s total points reached 170, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.

Lions Offense Breakdown

Columbia's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 90 points with a 53.7% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was 61.1%, thanks to hitting 70% of their two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they connected on 8 of 24 shots, shooting 33.3%, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 24 of 26 for 92.3%.

Eric Dixon led the way with 33 points, shooting 68.8% overall and 71.4% from three, making 5 of 7 attempts. Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa added 22 points, while Avery Brown contributed 18 points, hitting 5 of 7 shots and going 1 for 1 from three-point range.

Lions Team Defense

Columbia's defense struggled, giving up 80 points on 45% shooting from the field. The Lions allowed their opponent to hit 57% of their two-point attempts, going 16/28.

From beyond the arc, Columbia's defense conceded 11 threes on 32 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 17 times, where they converted 15 free throws, an 88% success rate. Additionally, Columbia gave up 13 offensive rebounds.

Hornets vs Lions Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last five road contests, Delaware State has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 67 points per game.
In their last ten games at home, the Lions have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 75 points per game in this stretch.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Lions have a strong record of 3-2. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-3-1.