Columbia Lions
Basketball NCAAB Fri 13 Nov 19:00
Bucknell Bison
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Columbia vs Bucknell Predictions

Best Bet

Columbia -4.5 @ -115

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Columbia Look Value for This Matchup

Columbia should enjoy a comfortable victory and a wager against the spread could be the best way forward. Back our pick off -4.5 to cover the line in their meeting with Bucknell at -115.

Our experts have identified their Best Bet for Columbia vs Bucknell, along with a Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Full breakdowns and the reasoning behind the picks are available below.

Columbia vs Bucknell Preview

The Columbia Lions face the Bucknell Bison, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Friday, November 13.

Columbia Lions claimed a victory in their previous game. A 75-55 home win occurred against Stonehill Skyhawks.

Bucknell Bison were beaten last game and this was on the road. Virginia Cavaliers claimed a 95-61 win.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Columbia 2-1 266 197 69 2-1 0-0 2W
Bucknell 0-3 190 273 -83 0-1 0-2 3L
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Best Bet

It’s time to go for Columbia against the spread, especially with a -4.5 line at odds of -115. Our prediction is that the betting favorites can achieve a comfortable victory in this college matchup.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

  • The -4.5 line has been covered by Columbia in 2 consecutive games.
  • The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bucknell in 4 consecutive games.
  • The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bucknell in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bucknell in 12 of their last 20 games.

Our college basketball handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each team, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Columbia -4.5 Probability

According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 53.5% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Same Game Parlay Pick

Spread Columbia -4.5
Totals Under 145.5
Result & BTTS 80 Columbia / No

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Columbia to cover the -4.5 spread along with Under 145.5. Add in Columbia/BTTS No on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Columbia Columbia logo 74 - 67 Bucknell logo Bucknell

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back Columbia on the correct score lines. For example, a 74-67 victory in their favor is available at massive odds.

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Columbia vs Bucknell Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Have Columbia as Favorites

With a 66% chance of securing victory, Columbia are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -192. Bucknell are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +160.

The spread currently stands at 4.5 and the total points line is 145.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you fancy Under 145.5, then the odds are -108.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Patriot League Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Boston University 3-1 320 298 22 2-0 1-1 1W
Navy 3-1 288 273 15 3-0 0-1 3W
Lafayette 2-2 310 276 34 2-0 0-2 1W
Army 1-2 223 188 35 1-0 0-2 1L
Lehigh 1-2 193 221 -28 1-1 0-1 1L
American 1-2 192 225 -33 0-0 1-2 1W
Loyola Maryland 1-3 281 302 -21 1-0 0-3 1L
King's College Monarchs 0-1 67 104 -37 0-0 0-1 1L
Colgate 0-3 209 257 -48 0-0 0-3 3L
Bucknell 0-3 190 273 -83 0-1 0-2 3L
Holy Cross 0-3 192 278 -86 0-1 0-2 3L
Ivy League Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Dartmouth 3-1 332 266 66 1-1 2-0 1W
Princeton 3-1 275 245 30 3-0 0-1 1W
Columbia 2-1 266 197 69 2-1 0-0 2W
Harvard 2-1 206 166 40 1-0 1-1 1L
Cornell 2-2 313 303 10 2-0 0-2 1L
Yale 1-2 208 239 -31 1-0 0-2 2L
Penn 1-2 224 258 -34 1-0 0-2 1L
Brown 1-3 268 272 -4 0-3 1-0 1L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak

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