It will be a battle between Ivy opponents when the Dartmouth Big Green (10-11, 1-4 Ivy) welcome the Columbia Lions (6-13, 1-4 Ivy) to Edward Leede Arena. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Columbia Lions vs. Dartmouth Big Green Betting Prediction
In the Lions’ last game, they were 5-point favorites and were defeated by the Harvard Crimson, 98-96. The game’s total points (194) came in well over the O/U total of 139.5. One of Harvard’s largest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 39 trips to the line, while Columbia went 24 times. Patrick Tape had a good performance for Columbia, recording 22 points and 12 rebounds.
The Big Green lost a close one to the Cornell Big Red in their last outing, 83-80, but did cover as 4.5-point underdogs. The game’s combined points (163) finished well over the projected point total of 146. One of Cornell’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 15-16 (93.8 percent), while the Big Green were 10-13 (76.9 percent). Dartmouth’s Chris Knight had a good game, leading the team in scoring with 27 points on 10-for-14 shooting.
When looking at effective field goal percentage, Dartmouth figures to have a considerable edge. The upper-echelon Big Green offense ranks 47th in the NCAA in that metric at 0.545, while the Columbia defense is ranked 245th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.516). Furthermore, the Lions, who rank 349th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.147), will square off against the Big Green, who rank 37th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.185).
Columbia holds records of 6-13 straight up (SU) and 7-8-1 against the spread (ATS). Games involving the Lions have no tendency in regards to the projected point total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under.
Meanwhile, Dartmouth is 10-11 SU and 8-8-2 ATS. Coinciding with to Columbia, Big Green games have no tendency in regards to the total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the last contest, the Big Green won 80-78. Dartmouth’s 0.679 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Columbia, who had a mark of 0.508.
Columbia Lions at Dartmouth Big Green Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Columbia averages 17.1 assists per game, which ranks 16th in the country. Dartmouth ranks 63rd in assists allowed per game (11.8).
Columbia is 5-5 ATS on the road, while Dartmouth is 4-3-1 ATS at home.
Bettings Trends:
Over its last five contests, Columbia is 2-2 ATS with 2 overs and 2 unders.
Dartmouth is 2-2-1 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs over its last five games.
The Lions have been outscored by an average of 2.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Columbia has defeated opponents by an average of 1.8 points.
During their last five games, the Big Green have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (5.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (1.5 above their season average).
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