Columbia vs Stony Brook Prediction 12/9/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Columbia vs Stony Brook prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, December 9th at Stony Brook Arena in Stony Brook, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Columbia Lions Betting Preview

The Columbia Lions are 9-1 this season after they defeated Albany by a score of 93-65 in their last game. Columbia led 36-34 at halftime and added 57 points in the second half for the easy win. The Lions shot 55% from the field, 36% on three pointers, and 84% on free throws in the game. Gerard O’Keefe led Columbia with 24 points and two assists, while Kenny Noland added 16 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Columbia defeated Hofstra by a score of 72-70 and a non-D1 team by a score of 92-44. The Lions have scored 81.3 points per game with 43.6 rebounds and 16.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 65.6 points against per game this season. Kenny Noland is averaging 17.1 points and 3.2 assists per game, while Blair Thompson is averaging 10.4 points and 6.4 rebounds per game for the Lions. Columbia is shooting 50.2% from the field, 72.0% on free throws, and 39.6% on three pointers this season. 

Stony Brook Seawolves Betting Preview

The Stony Brook Seawolves are 6-3 this year after they lost to Duquesne by a score of 84-75 in their last game. Stony Brook trailed 40-28 at halftime, but did score 47 points in the second half in the loss. The Seawolves shot 40% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 79% on free throws in the game. Richard Goods led Stony Brook with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Erik Pratt added 19 points and six assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Stony Brook defeated Loyola Marymount by a score of 71-68 and Bethune-Cookman by a score of 61-54. The Seawolves have scored 74.2 points per game with 34.8 rebounds and 13.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.8 points against per game this season. Erik Pratt is averaging 18.9 points and 4.1 rebounds per game, while Rob Brown III is averaging 10.8 points and 3.0 rebounds per game for the Seawolves. Stony Brook is shooting 42.9% from the field, 72.5% on free throws, and 34.1% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Stony Brook Seawolves will win

• Stony Brook has won each of its last six games at Stony Brook Arena.
• Columbia has lost eight of its last nine Tuesday road games.
• Columbia has lost the first half in eight of its last nine Tuesday night road games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the Columbia Lions will win

• Columbia has won each of its last eight games.
• Stony Brook has lost seven of its last eight Tuesday night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Stony Brook has lost the first half in five of its last six night games against the Ivy League.

Total Points Facts

• Twelve of Columbia’s last 13 road games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 149+ points.
• Eight of Stony Brook’s last 10 night games at Stony Brook Arena have produced a total of 137 or fewer points.

Columbia vs Stony Brook Prediction 

Columbia comes into this matchup with a 9-1 record to start the season and they are 3-1 on the road. The Lions are shooting 50% from the field and they have scored at least 92 points in four of their last five. Stony Brook has won two of their last three, but they are shooting just 43% from the field. The Seawolves have allowed 84 and 86 points in two of their last four games and I don’t see them slowing down this Columbia offense here. Take the Lions on the road.

David Racey's Pick: Columbia -4.5