Levien Gym features an NCAA Basketball betting clash between the host Columbia Lions and the visiting Brown Bears in college hoops betting odds action on Friday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Brown Bears opened as 13.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Brown Bears vs Columbia Lions Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 20-9 and 10-9-1 ATS Columbia Lions will face the 8-18 Brown Bears, who own a 11-8 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Columbia Lions are 13-6-1 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Brown Bears are 12-7.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 302-rated Brown Bears taking on the No. 20-rated Columbia Lions in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Brown Bears rank No. 133 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 36.38 per game. That compares with Columbia’s No. 164 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Columbia is college basketball's No. 17-ranked team at 9.55 per game, while the Brown Bears rate No. 66 with 8.12 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Cedric Kuakumensah scored 19 points in a futile effort to lead the Bears to a win (they lost 61-52 to Harvard at Pizzitola Sports Center on Saturday).
The battle between the Lions and Quakers didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Pennsylvania was handed a 93-65 defeat on Saturday at Palestra.
Next Betting Matchups
Brown at Cornell, Saturday, March 5th
Columbia at Yale, Saturday, March 5th