Columbia vs LIU Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/20/24

The Columbia Lions are visiting the LIU Sharks on Wednesday, November 20th at the Steinberg Wellness Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Columbia Lions vs LIU Sharks Prediction.

LIU Sharks Preview

The LIU Sharks have a 2-2 record this season and are coming off a 77-90 loss to California Baptist. The Sharks are 2-1 against the spread, and 2-1 in over/under, while having a 1-0 home record.

Offensively, LIU is averaging 75.5 points per game, which ranks 223rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 69 points per game (149th). The Sharks shoot 45.1% from the field (204th) and 34.1% from beyond the arc (179th). The Sharks shoot 68.4% from the free-throw line (229th) and are grabbing 36 rebounds per game (243rd).

Malachi Davis leads LIU in scoring with an average of 18.3 points and a team-high 4.3 assists, while Jalen Lee adds 9.8 points.

Columbia Lions Preview

The Columbia Lions have a perfect 5-0 record this season and are coming off a 77-63 win over Mercyhurst. The Lions are 2-1 against the spread, and 1-1-1 in over/under while having a 1-1 road record.

Offensively, Columbia is averaging 81.4 points per game, which ranks 128th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 71.6 points per game (203rd). The Lions shoot 47.8% from the field (105th) and 36.3% from beyond the arc (114th). The Lions shoot 73.2% from the free-throw line (129th) and are grabbing 35.4 rebounds per game (260th).

Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa leads Columbia in scoring this season, with an average of 22 points and 5 rebounds, while Kenny Noland adds 13.2 points and 4.4 rebounds. Columbia will meet Stony Brook, New Hampshire, Albany, Fairfield, and Rutgers after this game.

Why the LIU Sharks will win

• Columbia has lost 19 of its last 21 away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The home team has won eight of LIU’s last nine games.
• The home team has won the first half in seven of LIU’s last eight games.

Why the Columbia Lions will win

• LIU has lost each of its last 14 night games against non-conference opponents.
• Columbia has won each of its last 10 night games against non-conference opponents.
• LIU has lost the first half in 10 of its last 11 night games against non-conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of LIU’s last nine games have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
• Each of Columbia’s last five road games has produced a total of 152+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• LIU ranks T21st among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (52.3).
• LIU ranks T49th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.8).

Columbia Lions vs LIU Sharks Prediction

Columbia leads LIU 3-2 wins in their last 5 meetings, going for 2-3 against the spread. In their most recent meeting last season, Columbia won 77-67 at home. In this Columbia Lions vs LIU Sharks Prediction, Columbia is coming as -8.5 road favorites. The Lions win by an average of almost 10 points this season and are top-120 nationally in shooting percentages. The Sharks only have a slightly better defense but it will not make much of a difference against a superior Columbia squad. Keep it simple and take the Columbia Lions to get the job done on the road with ease.