<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Lions and Scarlet Knights. The game is starting at 5:00 ET on BTN, and it's hosted by the Scarlet Knights at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, NJ. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Rutgers as the -11.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 155.5 points.</p><h3>COLUMBIA LIONS VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbia Lions +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jersey Mike's Arena at 5:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBIA LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Scarlet Knights.</li><li>Even though we have Rutgers winning straight-up, we like Columbia at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Lions Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Columbia Lions Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Columbia improved to 9-1 on the season with an 85-72 win over Fairfield on Saturday. The Lions, playing at home, were -9.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 157, surpassing the O/U line of 153.5.</p> <p>Columbia trailed 41-32 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 53 points while holding Fairfield to 31.</p><p>Columbia's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, scoring 85 points with a field goal percentage of 57.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.4%, thanks to 70% shooting on two-pointers and 40.9% from beyond the arc. They also hit 94.1% of their free throws, going 16-for-17 from the line.</p> <p>Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa led the way with 27 points, hitting 5 threes on 11 attempts. Zine Eddine Bedri was a force inside, shooting 85.7% from the field and grabbing 17 rebounds, while also dishing out 7 assists. Deon Perry was efficient from deep, hitting 4 of 5 threes and finishing with 12 points and 5 assists in just 18 minutes.</p><p>Columbia's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points on 57% shooting from the field. The Lions allowed their opponents to convert 70% of their two-point attempts, with 21 made shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Columbia's defense gave up 9 threes on 22 attempts, a 40% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 17 times, where they hit 16 free throws, a 94% success rate. Columbia allowed 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Do the Scarlet Knights Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Rutgers dropped to 7-5 on the season after a narrow 83-82 loss to Princeton on Saturday. The Scarlet Knights were -7 favorites heading into the game but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 165, surpassing the O/U line of 151.5.</p> <p>Rutgers led 46-44 at halftime but were outscored 39-36 in the 2nd half. The loss raises questions about their ability to close out games, especially as favorites.</p><p>Rutgers put up 82 points in their latest game, shooting 46% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They hit 31.6% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-19, while connecting on 52.3% of their two-point attempts (23/44). At the free-throw line, they were 18-for-23, good for 78.3%.</p> <p>Caden Pierce and Xaivian Lee each contributed 21 points, with Pierce shooting 58.8% and grabbing 14 rebounds. Lee struggled from the field, hitting just 31.8%, but dished out 11 assists. Dylan Harper added 22 points, shooting 50% overall, despite going 1-for-6 from three-point range.</p><p>Rutgers gave up 83 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 46% from the field, with 29 made baskets on 63 attempts. Inside the arc, the Scarlet Knights' defense allowed 23 two-point field goals on 44 attempts, resulting in a 52% shooting percentage.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Rutgers held their opponent to 31% shooting, as they connected on 6 of 19 three-point attempts. The Scarlet Knights also sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 18 of their attempts, shooting 78%. Rutgers allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the contest.</p>

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