Columbia vs Princeton Prediction 1/20/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Columbia vs Princeton Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday, January 20th, at the Jadwin Gym. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Lions’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Tigers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Columbia

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Princeton

-Recent betting trends in games played between Columbia and Princeton

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Lions and Tigers. 

Columbia is Struggling

After a solid start to the season, Columbia is suddenly struggling and they have lost three games in a row. Two games ago against Cornell, they lost 94-83 and in the last game against Yale, they ended up losing 92-88. In the last game, they gave up 53 points in the second half and that led to the defeat. Guard Avery Brown had a strong game putting up 21 points, four assists, and one rebound. 

Columbia sits with an 11-4 record overall and they have gone 6-6-1 against the spread. Columbia likes to push the pace and they are averaging 82.3 points while their defense is giving up 72.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 32nd in the league while the defense is ranked 211th. Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa is averaging 18.9 points while shooting 49.7 percent from the field and 42.1 percent from behind the three-point line. There are three different players that are averaging at least 10 points per game. 

Princeton Is Hot

Princeton is hot heading into this game and they have won six games in a row. Two games ago against Harvard, Princeton was able to secure a 68-65 victory. In the last game against Dartmouth, it wasn’t the cleanest game but they were able to secure the 81-80 victory. At halftime, they were down 41-38 but in the second half, they fought back and ended up picking up the win. Xaivian Lee put up 33 points, eight rebounds, and three assists. There were three different players that put up at least 11 points. 

Princeton comes into this game with a 13-4 record overall and they have gone 7-10 against the spread. Princeton is averaging 77.5 points while their defense is giving up 72 points per game. The offense is ranked 114th in the league while the defense is ranked 207th. They are averaging 27.24 three-point attempts per game which is 48th in the league. Xavian Lee is having a strong season and is currently averaging 17 points while shooting 45.5 percent from the field and 39.54 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Princeton Will Beat Columbia

• Princeton has won each of its last 23 day games at Jadwin Gymnasium against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Columbia has lost each of its last nine games at Jadwin Gymnasium against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Columbia has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games at Jadwin Gymnasium.

Columbia vs Princeton Prediction

There is going to be no shortage of scoring in this game. Princeton and Columbia are both very good offensive teams, but neither team is going to play a lick of defense here. Columbia is averaging 82.3 points per game while Princeton is averaging 77.5 points per game. Look for both offenses to run up the score and this game is going to end up being a shootout. Back the over to cash here.