Boston University vs Columbia Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 18

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  • Columbia is a -6.5 point favorite vs Boston University
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Boston University / Columbia TV channel: ESPN+

The Boston University Terriers visit Francis S. Levien Gymnasium to take on the Columbia Lions on Nov. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in New York, NY.

Columbia is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

The Boston University vs. Columbia Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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Boston University vs. Columbia Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Boston University+6.5 -115O 145.5 -115220
Columbia -6.5 -105U 145.5 -105-275

Boston University vs Columbia Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Columbia will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Boston University vs Columbia Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Boston University will cover the spread with 51.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Boston University has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.20 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Boston University has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 16 away games (+2.85 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Boston University has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 11 games at home (+6.60 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 23 games (+5.85 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)

Boston University Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Boston University has a 2-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 2-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.3 Units / -5.94% ROI
  • 3-1 when betting the Over for +1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI
  • 1-3 when betting the Under for -2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI

Columbia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Columbia has a 3-0 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • 2-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 7.04% ROI
  • 1-2 when betting the Over for -1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 2-1 when betting the Under for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI

Boston University Offensive Stats & Trends:

Boston University has averaged 66.6 points per game (4,261 points/64 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Boston University shot 33% from three (247/742) last season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 33%

Boston University averaged 66.0 points per game (2,113 points/32 games) last season — 18th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Boston University made 7.7 three-pointers per game last season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Columbia Offensive Stats & Trends:

Columbia had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (452 assists/ 304 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Columbia had an eFG% of 54% last season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 53%

Columbia averaged 77.0 points per game (2,002 points/26 games) last season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 73.8

Columbia averaged 17.4 assists per game (452 assists/26 games) last season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 14.8

Boston University Defensive Stats & Trends:

Boston University has averaged 66.6 points per game (4,261 points/64 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Boston University shot 33% from three (247/742) last season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 33%

Boston University averaged 66.0 points per game (2,113 points/32 games) last season — 18th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Boston University made 7.7 three-pointers per game last season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Columbia Defensive Stats & Trends:

Columbia had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (452 assists/ 304 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Columbia had an eFG% of 54% last season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 53%

Columbia averaged 77.0 points per game (2,002 points/26 games) last season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 73.8

Columbia averaged 17.4 assists per game (452 assists/26 games) last season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 14.8


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