| MATCHUP | Columbia Lions | Pennsylvania Quakers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 14-8 | 11-10 |
| Where | The Palestra, Philadelphia, PA | |
| When | Friday, February 13, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Columbia Lions Betting Preview
The Columbia Lions lost to Princeton and Cornell, and they play Princeton next. Columbia has lost 5 of its last 7 games.
The Columbia Lions are averaging 82.7 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 76.1 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Kenny Noland is averaging 16.9 points and 3.6 assists, while Zine Eddine Bedri is averaging 12.8 points and 7.4 rebounds. Blair Thompson is dishing 1.3 assists, and Gerard O’Keefe is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Columbia Lions are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 70.8 percent from the free throw line. The Columbia Lions are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.5 rebounds per game.
Penn Quakers Betting Preview
The Penn Quakers beat Cornell and Princeton, and they play Cornell next. Penn has split its last 10 games.
The Penn Quakers are averaging 80.2 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 78.7 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Ethan Roberts is averaging 17.4 points and 2.5 assists, while TJ Power is averaging 15 points and 7.2 rebounds. Michael Zanoni is the third double-digit scorer, and AJ Levine is dishing out 4 assists. The Penn Quakers are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 69.3 percent from the free throw line. The Penn Quakers are allowing 32.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Penn Quakers will win
- Columbia has lost each of its last 10 Friday road games against the Ivy League.
- Penn has won five of its last six night games against Columbia.
- Penn has won the first half in seven of its last eight home games against Columbia.
Why the Columbia Lions will win
- Penn has lost six of its last seven games at Palestra following a home win.
- Columbia has won seven of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Columbia has won the first half in six of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Penn’s last eight home games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
- Five of Columbia’s last six road games against the Ivy League have produced a total of 154+ points.
Columbia vs Pennsylvania Prediction
Pennsylvania has shown up as a favorite this season; it’s as an underdog where the Quakers have had issues. Penn has also seen 8 of its 11 wins come at home. I get why oddsmakers are leaning in that direction. However, are we sure Columbia isn’t the better team? Columbia beat Penn a couple of weeks ago and has 6 road wins this season. Columbia is more efficient offensively and has been more consistent defensively. Home court means something, but it’s not the end-all, be-all. You still have to play the game. You can argue Columbia is the better team. I’ll grab the points.