Columbia Lions vs LIU Sharks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24
The Lions and Sharks are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NEC. The Sharks will host the game at Steinberg Wellness Center in Brooklyn, NY. Columbia is favored by -8.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 151.5 points.
COLUMBIA LIONS VS LIU SHARKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: LIU Sharks +8.5
This game will be played at Steinberg Wellness Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.
WHY BET THE LIU SHARKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Sharks.
- Not only will LIU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Is a Win at Brooklyn Possible for the Lions?
Columbia Lions Recent Game/Games
Columbia picked up a 77-63 win over Mercyhurst on Saturday, November 16th. The Lions were at home and entered the game as -15 favorites, but they didn’t cover the spread. The combined points for the game were 140, falling just under the O/U line of 145.
Columbia led 43-36 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring Mercyhurst 34-27.
Columbia’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 77 points with a field goal percentage of 53.6%. Their effective field goal percentage was even more impressive at 60.7%, thanks to hitting 45% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-20 from three-point range.
Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa led the way with 21 points, connecting on 5-of-9 threes, while Aidan Reichert added 19 points. The Lions dished out 21 assists, with Kenny Noland contributing 4, and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds.
Despite Columbia’s defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 63 points. However, the Lions allowed a 53% shooting performance, with their opponent hitting 30 of 56 shots.
Columbia’s defense also gave up 9 three-pointers on 20 attempts, a 45% shooting rate. They sent their opponent to the line 13 times, where they made 8 free throws.
Does LIU Stand a Chance at Home?
LIU Sharks Recent Game/Games
The Sharks fell to the Lancers 90-77 on Friday, November 15th. Playing on the road, LIU entered the game as +16.5 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected.
LIU trailed 47-40 at halftime and were outscored 43-37 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game reached 167, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.
In their latest game, the LIU Sharks put up 77 points, shooting 53.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.9%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 64.9% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, connecting on just 31.6% of their threes. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 11 of 12 attempts for a 91.7% success rate.
Offensively, the Sharks recorded just 4 offensive rebounds and 7 assists. Dominique Daniels Jr. led the way with 27 points, despite shooting 36.0% overall and 35.7% from three. Malachi Davis added 24 points on 60.0% shooting, and Martel Williams contributed 23 points, hitting 75.0% of his shots and 50.0% from deep.
LIU struggled defensively, giving up 90 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. The Sharks couldn’t contain the two-point attack, as they allowed 21 baskets on 37 attempts, a 56% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, LIU’s defense allowed 13 threes on 31 attempts, with their opponent shooting 41%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 75%. LIU gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.