Boston Univ. vs Columbia Prediction 11/18/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Boston University vs Columbia Prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, November 18th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Columbia Lions Preview

Columbia has a 2-1 record this season and are tied for 2nd place in the Ivy conference. They are 3-0 ATS, 1-2 in Over/Under and have a 2-0 home record and a 0-1 away record. Columbia is coming off an 86-72 home win against Massachusetts-Lowell and will face Lehigh, Longwood and Fairfield next.

Offensively, Columbia averages 73 points per game, which ranks 279th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 71.3 points per game (162nd). The Lions shoot with 46.4% from the field (155th), and with 37.5% from beyond the arc (74th). They shoot with 70% from the free throw line (199th), and grab 40.3 rebounds per game (118th), while dishing out 12 assists per game (298th) and committing 15.3 turnovers per game (322nd).

Kenny Noland leads Columbia in scoring, with an average of 15.3 points and 2.7 rebounds. Zinou Eddine Bedri follows with 12.3 points and 4.3 rebounds per game, while Gerard O’Keefe adds 9.3 points and 2.3 rebounds per game.

Boston University Terriers Preview

Boston University has a 2-2 record this season and are tied for 1st place in the Patriot conference. They are 2-2 ATS, 3-1 in Over/Under and have a 1-1 home record and a 1-1 away record. Boston University is coming off a 79-91 home loss against Merrimack and will face Harvard, Penn State and Northern Kentucky next.

Offensively, Boston University averages 74.3 points per game, which ranks 259th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 79.8 points per game (278th). The Terriers shoot with 46.6% from the field (148th), and with 37.9% from beyond the arc (68th). They shoot with 73.8% from the free throw line (114th), and grab 32.5 rebounds per game (309th), while dishing out 16.8 assists per game (107th) and committing 13.3 turnovers per game (220th).

Michael McNair leads Boston University in scoring, with an average of 16.3 points and 3.3 rebounds. Sam Hughes follows with 16 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, while Ben Defty adds 13.3 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.

Boston University Terriers @ Columbia Lions Betting Trends: November 18, 2025

Why the Columbia Lions will win

• Columbia has won each of its last 11 home games against non-Conference opponents.
• Boston University has lost nine of its last 10 road night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Boston University has lost the first half in six of its last seven road night games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the Boston University Terriers will win

• Columbia has lost nine of its last 10 night games.
• Boston University has won five of its last six games against the Ivy League.
• Columbia has lost the first half in nine of its last 10 night games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Boston University’s last seven Tuesday games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 133 or fewer points.
• Five of Columbia’s last six games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 151+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Columbia ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (28.7).
• Columbia ranks 29th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (18.3).
• Boston University ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for pace this season (63.6).
• Boston University ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (42.4%).

Boston University vs Columbia Prediction

In this Boston University vs Columbia Prediction, Columbia is coming as -6 home favorites.  Columbia has been the better team this season and are playing their second straight game at home, where they have been undefeated this season. They also have a superior defense, allowing 8.5 points fewer than Boston and I expect them to get the job done at home today. Take Columbia and lay the points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Columbia -6