| MATCHUP | Hofstra Pride | Columbia Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-3 | 7-1 |
| Spread | +1.5 -102 | -1.5 -118 |
| Moneyline | +110 | -130 |
| Total | Over 143.5 (-110) | Under 143.5 (-110) |
| Where | Levien Gymnasium, New York, NY | |
| When | Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Columbia Lions Preview
Columbia has a 7-1 record this season and is sitting on the 1st place of the Ivy League conference. They have a 4-0 home record and a 3-1 away record and is coming off a 92-44 home win against Sarah Lawrence. In their previous three games they had a win against Fairfield, a win against Longwood and a win against Lehigh.
Offensively, Columbia averages 79.4 points per game, while allowing 68.1 points per game defensively. The Lions shoot with 50.4% from the field (34th), and with 39.7% from beyond the arc (19th). They shoot with 69.9% from the free throw line (226th), and grab 39.8 rebounds per game (17th), while dishing out 16.4 assists per game (38th) and committing 13.9 turnovers per game (281st).
Kenny Noland leads Columbia in scoring, with an average of 17 points per game, adding a team-high 3.1 assists per game. Zine Eddine Bedri adds 12.8 points per game and a team-high 7.4 rebounds per game.
Hofstra Pride Preview
Hofstra has a 5-3 record this season and is sitting on the 4th place of the CAA conference. They have a 1-0 home record and a 2-3 away record and is coming off a 77-60 road win against Pennsylvania. In their previous three games they had a win against Merrimack, a win against La Salle and a loss against Temple.
Offensively, Hofstra averages 75.4 points per game, while allowing 71.0 points per game defensively. The Pride shoot with 46% from the field (160th), and with 33.3% from beyond the arc (199th). They shoot with 74.2% from the free throw line (105th), and grab 34 rebounds per game (168th), while dishing out 15 assists per game (82nd) and committing 12.8 turnovers per game (209th).
Cruz Davis leads Hofstra in scoring, with an average of 19 points per game, adding a team-high 5.3 assists per game and 3.9 rebounds per game. Preston Edmead adds 14.9 points per game, while Victory Onuetu adds 8.4 points per game and a team-high 8.3 rebounds per game.
Hofstra Pride @ Columbia Lions Betting Trends: December 3, 2025
Why the Columbia Lions will win
- Columbia has won each of its last 13 home games against non-Conference opponents.
- Hofstra has lost eight of its last nine night games.
- Columbia has won the first half in each of its last five games.
Why the Hofstra Pride will win
- Hofstra has won each of its last four road games against the Ivy League.
- Columbia has lost three of its last four games against the Coastal Athletic Association.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Hofstra’s last five night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 147+ points.
- Twelve of Columbia’s last 14 night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 145+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Columbia ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (60.8%).
- Columbia ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (28.5).
Hofstra vs Columbia Prediction
In this Hofstra vs Columbia Prediction, Columbia is coming as -1.5 home favorites. Columbia has been the better team this season, as it has only one defeat in its 8 games played and have been undefeated at home. They have been almost perfect against the spread with a 6-0-1 record and are better than Hofstra both offensively and defensively, with a +11.3 point differential. I like the value with the small home favorite in this spot, so take Columbia on the moneyline in this one.