Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our New Hampshire vs Columbia NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in New York.
New Hampshire vs Columbia Prediction
Looking to win big? The Wildcats and Lions face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lions are hosting the game at Levien Gymnasium in New York, NY. The over/under for this game is set at 147 points, and Columbia is favored by -16.5 against New Hampshire in a non-conference matchup.
New Hampshire vs. Columbia Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: New Hampshire Wildcats at Columbia Lions
- Where: New York at Levien Gymnasium
- Date: Monday, November 25th
- Betting Odds COLMB -16.5, NHAMP +770 | COLMB -1350 O/U 147
Wildcats Preview: Can New Hampshire Pull Off A Win at Levien Gymnasium?
New Hampshire Wildcats Recent Game/Games
The Wildcats fell 54-49 to Marist on Saturday, November 23rd. Despite being +12 point underdogs, New Hampshire kept it close and covered the spread.
New Hampshire led 24-22 at halftime but allowed 32 points in the 2nd half while scoring 25. The game’s total points of 103 fell well below the O/U line of 138.
Wildcats Offense Breakdown
New Hampshire struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 49 points on 32.1% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.7%, with two-point shooting at 35.3% and three-point shooting at 26.3% (5/19).
Elijah Lewis and Josh Pascarelli each contributed 14 points, with Pascarelli hitting 2 of 4 from beyond the arc. Davide Poser added 11 points, connecting on 2 of 5 from three-point range. The Wildcats had just 7 assists and 9 offensive rebounds, but shot 83.3% from the free-throw line (10/12).
Wildcats Team Defense
New Hampshire's defense held their opponent to just 54 points, with the Wildcats allowing 41% shooting from the field. Inside the arc, the opposing team shot 58%, making 14 of 24 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, New Hampshire limited their opponent to 4 made threes on 19 attempts, a 21% shooting performance. The Wildcats also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 14 for 66%. New Hampshire gave up just 3 offensive rebounds in the game.
Lions Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Lions?
Columbia Lions Recent Game/Games
Columbia picked up a solid 82-63 win over Stony Brook on Saturday, November 23rd. Playing at home, the Lions entered the game as -10.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.
Columbia led 38-28 at halftime and added 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The game’s total points of 145 fell short of the 152-point O/U line.
Lions Offense Breakdown
Columbia's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 82 points with a 53.3% shooting performance from the field. They connected on 14 of 30 three-pointers, shooting 46.7% from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65%.
Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa was the standout performer, scoring 37 points on 14 of 18 shooting, including 9 of 13 from beyond the arc. The Lions also dished out 26 assists as a team, with Kenny Noland contributing 17 points and 5 assists.
Lions Team Defense
Columbia's defense struggled, allowing 63 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Lions gave up 32 made shots on 60 attempts.
Inside the arc, Columbia allowed 18 made two-pointers on 30 attempts, a 60% conversion rate. From three-point range, they gave up 14 threes on 30 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 46%. Columbia sent their opponent to the line 8 times, where they made 4 free throws.
Wildcats vs Lions Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last five games away from home, the Wildcats have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 59 points per game in this stretch.
- Through their last five home games, Columbia has an ATS record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 3-2 while averaging 78 points per game.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Wildcats have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
- 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.
New Hampshire vs Columbia Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: New Hampshire +16.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.