| MATCHUP | Elon Phoenix | Columbia Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Spread | +3.5 -118 | -3.5 -102 |
| Moneyline | +140 | -166 |
| Total | Over 151.5 (-108) | Under 151.5 (-112) |
| Where | Levien Gymnasium, New York, NY | |
| When | Monday, November 2, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Elon vs Columbia Prediction
In this Elon vs Columbia Prediction, Columbia is coming as -3.5 home favorites. Columbia was the better team last season, having a better overall record, they were very good at home and had a 14-12 ATS record. On the flip side, Elon was below average on the road and were terrible against the spread, with a 11-19 ATS record, while being inferior defensively, allowing 6.2 points per game more than Columbia. I cannot pick Elon to play spoiler on the road in a season opener, so take Columbia and lay the small number at home.
Columbia Lions Preview
The Columbia Lions finished last season with a 16-12 overall record and a 5-9 record in the Ivy League. Offensively, they averaged 76.6 points per game, ranking 154th in the nation, while allowing 71.7 points per game defensively, ranking 118th. The Lions shot with 47.5% from the field and 35.5% from beyond the arc, while grabbing 39.3 rebounds per game and averaging 15.8 assists per game. They had 3 blocks per game and 5.9 steals per game defensively.
Kenny Noland led Columbia in scoring, with an average of 17.1 ppg, adding 3.4 rebounds while shooting with 44.9% from the field and 92.1% from the free throw line. Blair Thompson followed with 11.4 ppg and 4.8 rebounds per game, while Miles Franklin added 9.5 ppg.
Elon Phoenix Preview
The Elon Phoenix finished last season with a 14-18 overall record and a 6-12 record in the CAA. Offensively, they averaged 78.1 points per game, ranking 116th in the nation, while allowing 77.9 points per game defensively, ranking 291st. The Phoenix shot with 45.1% from the field and 34.3% from beyond the arc, while grabbing 35.5 rebounds per game and averaging 14.8 assists per game. They had 3.0 blocks per game and 6.9 steals per game defensively.
Elon Phoenix @ Columbia Lions Betting Trends: November 2, 2026
Why the Columbia Lions will win
- Columbia has won each of its last 22 games against non-Conference opponents at Schiller Court at Levien Gymnasium.
- Elon has lost each of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Elon has lost the first half in nine of its last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Elon Phoenix will win
- Columbia has lost four of its last five home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- The road team has won the first half in three of Columbia’s last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Columbia’s last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
- Each of Elon’s last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 134 or fewer points.
Chandler Cuthrell led Elon in scoring, with an average of 19.8 ppg, adding 6.5 rebounds while shooting with 48.7% from the field and 72.9% from the free throw line. Bryson Cokley followed with 12.3 ppg and 3.8 rebounds per game, while Randall Pettus added 11 ppg.