Columbia Lions vs New Hampshire Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/23

Betting on today’s Lions and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Lundholm Gymnasium in Durham, NH, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 150.5 points, and the Wildcats are favored to win at home against the Lions.

COLUMBIA LIONS VS NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New Hampshire Wildcats -3

This game will be played at Lundholm Gymnasium at 12:00 ET on Sunday, December 3rd.

WHY BET THE NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-66 in favor of the Wildcats.
• Not only will New Hampshire pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?

Columbia has a 6-2 record overall after eight games. In their last five road games, which includes last year, Columbia has gone 1-4. Against the spread, Columbia holds a 3-3 record thus far in the season. In games played on the road, Columbia is 1-1 vs. the spread this year and has a 4-5-1 ATS mark in their past ten road games.

Up to this point, games involving Columbia have had an average of 140.3 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 146.3 points. Their over/under record is 2-4-0. In the Lions’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 142 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 1-3.

Compared to their season average of 78 points per game, Columbia struggled in their previous game. Against Loyola Maryland, the Lions scored 69 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.3%. The team’s scoring leader is Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa, who holds an average of 13.4 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Avery Brown is averaging 11.2 points per game this season.

Columbia’s defense has been playing well, ranking 26th nationally, with 63.1 points allowed per game. In their previous game vs. Loyola Maryland, the Greyhounds finished with a field goal percentage of 46% and a total of 57 points vs. Columbia.

Will the Wildcats Win at Lundholm Gymnasium?

New Hampshire comes into their 9th game of the season with a 5-3 record. So far this year, all of the Wildcats’ games have been played on the road. As of today’s game, New Hampshire has a 5-2 record against the spread. This season, they are 4-1 vs. the spread on the road and 1-1 at home.

In eight games, New Hampshire comes in with an over/under mark of 5-2-0, with their games averaging 153.9 points per game. Over the course of the last five games, the Wildcats’ games have averaged 154 points per game, along with an over/under record of 3-2.

New Hampshire’s offense had a good outing, putting up 90 points against Sacred Heart. They achieved a 43.5% field goal percentage and went 21/30 from the free-throw line. In terms of offense, the Wildcats have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, putting them 283rd in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 131st in percentage and 16th in three-pointers made.

Currently, the Wildcats’ defense holds the 145th rank in the nation, allowing 72.9 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, New Hampshire’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.9% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 21.1% this season.