Princeton vs Columbia Prediction 2/28/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Princeton vs Columbia prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, February 28th at Levien Gymnasium in New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Princeton Tigers Betting Preview

The Princeton Tigers are 17-9 (6-5) this year after they lost to Dartmouth by a score of 76-61 in their last game. Princeton trailed 32-28 at halftime and allowed 44 points in the second half in the loss. The Tigers shot 34.3% from the field, 23.5% on three-pointers, and 100% on free throws in the game. Xaivian Lee led Princeton with 24 points and eight rebounds, while Dalen Davis added 14 points and three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Tigers defeated Harvard by a score of 76-71 but did lose to Yale by a score of 84-57 before that. Princeton has lost three of their last four games and they are currently tied for third in the Ivy League standings with a 6-5 record. Princeton has scored 73.6 points per game and they have allowed 71.6 points per game, while also averaging 34.6 rebounds and 14.8 assists per game this season. Xaivian Lee is averaging 16.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game, while Caden Pierce is averaging 11.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game this year. Princeton is shooting 43.1% from the field, 70.9% on free throws, and 35.4% on three-pointers this season. 

Columbia Lions Betting Preview

The Columbia Lions are 12-12 (1-10) this season after they lost to Yale by a score of 90-64 in their last game. Columbia trailed 38-25 at halftime and allowed 52 points in the second half for the blowout loss. The Lions shot 39.7% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Josiah Cunningham led Columbia with 16 points and four rebounds, while Avery Brown added 14 points and two rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Lions lost to Brown by a score of 86-61 and Harvard by a score of 87-75. Columbia has lost four games in a row and they are currently last in the Ivy League standings with a 1-10 record. Columbia has scored 78.4 points per game and they have allowed 76.8 points per game, while also averaging 34.7 rebounds and 17.0 assists per game this season. Kenny Noland is averaging 12.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game, while Avery Brown is averaging 11.3 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game this year. Columbia is shooting 46.8% from the field, 73.5% on free throws, and 34.5% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Princeton will beat Columbia 

• Columbia has lost each of its last 11 night games against Conference opponents.
• Princeton has won 19 of its last 20 games against Columbia.
• Princeton has won the first half in each of its last five road games against Columbia.

Princeton vs Columbia Prediction 

Columbia comes into this matchup with just one league win this season, but they will be at home for this game. The Lions did beat Brown by a score of 74-72 a few weeks ago for their only Ivy League win so far, but they have allowed 86+ points in each of their last three games. Columbia is shooting 46.8% from the field this year, but they have scored 64 points or fewer in three of their last four. Princeton has dropped three of their last four games and they are only shooting 43.1% from the field this season. The Tigers have also had some scoring issues in recent games, as they have scored 61 points or fewer in four of their last five. Princeton did beat Columbia by a score of 71-67 in their first meeting and while I don’t like how they are playing, I can’t back this Columbia team with how they are playing defense. Take Princeton here.