Columbia Lions vs Providence Friars Prediction, 11/26/2022 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Columbia Lions vs Providence Friars

Date: Saturday, November 26, 2022

Location: Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI

TV: Hulu Live TV

The Columbia Lions (2-5) are on their way to Amica Mutual Pavilion on Saturday where they will take on the Providence Friars (4-2).

The Columbia Lions played Binghamton and took a loss by a final of 81-79 in their last contest. Columbia finished the game with a 54.0% field goal percentage (27 of 50) and made 8 of their 22 three-point attempts. When they shot from the charity stripe, the Lions knocked down 17 of their 22 shots for a rate of 77.3%. Pertaining to pulling down boards, they compiled 31 with 6 of them being on the offensive end. They also recorded 11 assists for this contest in addition to creating 9 turnovers and getting 3 steals. In the matter of defending, Columbia allowed 45.8% from the floor on 27 out of 59 shooting. Binghamton totaled 16 assists and had 5 steals for this game. In addition, Binghamton collected 29 rebounds (9 offensive, 20 defensive), but wasn't able to record a rejection. Binghamton finished 80.0% from the free throw line by making 16 of 20 attempts. They knocked down 11 of their 27 tries from downtown. When it comes to personal fouls, the Lions ended up finishing with 21 while Binghamton accumulated 20 personal fouls.

Blair Thompson is one player who was a major factor for the matchup. He finished the game at 53.8% from the floor and also dished out 2 assists. He was on the court for 37 minutes and also grabbed 7 rebounds. He accumulated 22 points on 7 out of 13 shooting.

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Columbia steps onto the hardwood with a mark of 2-5 so far this year. They are averaging 71.0 points per game (224th in the country) while going 43.1% from the floor. The Lions are hitting 32.6% on 3-point shots (57 of 175) and 67.1% from the free throw line. As a team, Columbia is pulling in 33.1 rebounds per game and has accumulated 91 assists so far this year, which has them ranked 69th in D-1 in terms of passing. They are turning it over 15.6 times per contest and as a unit they commit 15.1 personal fouls on a nightly basis.

When they are on the defensive end, the Lions have forced 14.9 turnovers every game and they draw 17.3 personal fouls. They rank 362nd in D-1 in giving up assists with 117 surrendered for the campaign. The Lions defensively are allowing a field goal percentage of 48.8% (205 of 420) and they surrender 34.6 boards per game as a basketball team. They are relinquishing 38.9% on 3-point attempts while they are 313th in college basketball in PPG allowed (76.4).

In their last game, the Providence Friars took home the win by a final score of 71-57 against Merrimack. The Friars were able to corral 26 defensive rebounds and 13 offensive rebounds totaling 39 for the matchup. They also gave up possession 14 times, while earning 7 steals in this contest. Merrimack was called for 14 personal fouls for this game which took the Friars to the free throw line for a total of 14 attempts. They were able to bury 10 of them for a percentage of 71.4%. When it comes to three-point shots, Providence made 3 of their 11 attempts (27.3%). When the game finished, the Friars finished the game shooting 29 out of 60 from the floor which had them at 48.3%. The Friars permitted Merrimack to make 20 of 52 tries from the floor which gave them a percentage of 38.5% for this contest. They finished the game shooting 43.5% from behind the 3-point line by shooting 10 of 23 and ended up shooting 7 of 8 from the free throw line (87.5%). In reference to attacking the glass, Providence allowed Merrimack to collect 18 in all (3 on the offensive side).

Ed Croswell ended up being a major contributor for the Friars in the matchup. He converted 7 of 10 for this game for a field goal percentage of 70.0%, and earned 7 rebounds. He earned 17 points in his 28 mins of playing time, but finished this game without an assist.

Providence has a mark of 4-2 for the season. When it comes to offense, the Friars are connecting on 46.1% from the field, which is 130th in Division 1. Providence has tallied 463 points on the season (77.2 per contest) and they grab 37.2 boards per game. They are dishing out assists 13.3 times per game (191st in the nation) and they lose possession via turnover 11.5 times per game. The Friars are responsible for committing 13.7 fouls every game and they go 75.5% from the charity stripe.

The Providence defense surrenders 40.5% on shots from beyond the arc (45 of 111) and their opposition knocks down 81.1% of their free throw shots. They concede 11.8 dimes and 29.3 rebounds every game, which has them ranked 158th and 15th in those defensive categories. The Friars on the defensive side of the court are 190th in college hoops in points per game surrendered with 68.8. They are able to force 12.5 TO's per game and allow teams to shoot 43.9% from the floor (255th in the country).

Who will win tonight's NCAA basketball game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Columbia

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