Cornell Vs Columbia: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – January 16, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 15, 2023

The Columbia Lions (6-13, 1-3 Ivy League) will look to turn around a three-game losing stretch when hosting the Cornell Big Red (13-4, 3-1 Ivy League) on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Levien Gymnasium. This game is at 12:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Big Red’s (-1000 to win on the moneyline) game against the Lions (+608).

The insights in the following article are based off odds valid as of January 16, 2023 at 9:45 AM ET. Head to the table below for the latest lines for this contest and Bet $5, Get $150 Win or Lose.

Cornell Vs Columbia Betting Lines

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Columbia (+13)
Total Pick Under (148)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Cornell Vs Columbia Stat Rankings

Cornell Avg. (Rank) Columbia Avg. (Rank)
83.9 (11th) Points Scored 65.4 (321st)
72.4 (261st) Points Allowed 70.3 (215th)
33.4 (202nd) Rebounds 34.8 (130th)
9.1 (222nd) Off. Rebounds 10.7 (89th)
11.6 (3rd) 3pt Made 7.3 (197th)
19.1 (3rd) Assists 11.4 (310th)
11.9 (144th) Turnovers 13.1 (256th)

Cornell Vs Columbia Betting Trends

  • The Big Red’s record against the spread is 11-4-0.
  • Cornell is yet to lose ATS (1-0) as a 13-point favorite or greater this season.
  • Out of 15 Big Red games so far this season, eight have hit the over.
  • Cornell’s games have had more than 148 points scored on nine occasions this year.
  • The total for this game is 148, and that’s 8.2 points fewer than the average total in Big Red games thus far this season.
  • Columbia is 7-10-0 against the spread this year.
  • The Lions have won twice ATS (2-2) as a 13-point underdog or greater this season.
  • Cornell has seen eight of its 15 games go over the point total.
  • Lions games have had over 148 points five times this season.
  • Columbia’s games average 135.6 total points, 12.4 fewer than the total for this matchup.

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Cornell Impact Players

  • Nazir Williams is putting up 12.5 points, 3 assists and 3.9 rebounds per contest.
  • Chris Manon is averaging 9.9 points, 2.5 assists and 3.2 rebounds per contest.
  • Sean Hansen is tops on the Big Red at 4.7 rebounds per contest, while also posting 2.6 assists and 9.2 points.
  • Guy Ragland Jr. averages 9.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 0.6 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.

Columbia Impact Players

  • Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa is the Lions’ top scorer (12.5 points per game) and rebounder (5.6), and delivers 2.3 assists.
  • Zinou Bedri gives the Lions 8.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest. He also puts up 0.6 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
  • Avery Brown is posting a team-leading 2.7 assists per game. And he is contributing 9.2 points and 2.2 rebounds, making 37.3% of his shots from the floor.
  • Blair Thompson is averaging 7.3 points, 4 rebounds and 0.7 assists per contest, making 30.6% of his shots from the floor and 30.3% from 3-point range, with 1.2 triples per game.
  • Kenny Noland gets the Lions 6.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest. He also delivers 1.1 steals and 0 blocked shots.
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