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Brown Bears Look to Extend Dominance Over Columbia in Friday Night Showdown

This article discusses an upcoming college basketball game between Columbia and Brown, with Columbia (12-10) traveling to Rhode Island to face off against Brown (12-10) on Friday night. Brown is currently ranked tied for fourth in the Ivy League with a record of 4-5, while Columbia is in last place with a record of 1-8. The two teams previously faced off on February 8th, with Columbia securing a close victory at home. Brown is favored to win the upcoming game, with the current betting line set at Brown -5. Visit the website for more NCAAB predictions.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Lions +180 | Bears -210
• Spread: Lions +5 (-110) | Bears -5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 151.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Brown will win straight-up is 68%.

Columbia vs Brown Stats

Columbia Lions

Columbia's men's basketball team has struggled in conference play, earning their only win against Brown. They fell to Harvard in their last game, part of a pattern of losing nine out of their last ten games after starting strong in non-conference play. The team is currently ranked 248th on KenPom, with weaknesses in both offense and defense. One major setback has been the injury to leading scorer Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa, who has missed the last five games. Kenny Noland has stepped up with 13.4 points per game. Defensively, the Lions allow an average of 75.9 points per game and struggle with three-point defense. Offensively, they shoot 47.6% from the field and 35.4% from long range. Their power ranking is 241, with strengths in scoring and offensive assists, but weaknesses in field goal defense and three-point defense. Despite their challenges, they have a record of 12-10 this season.

Brown Bears Analysis

Brown has had a mixed season so far, with two straight wins following two straight losses. The team performed well in non-conference play, winning six straight games at one point and defeating regional rival Rhode Island in overtime. Their top scorers include Kino Lilly and Landon Lewis, who contribute significantly to the team's offense. However, their free throw shooting has been a weakness, ranking 355th nationally. The team ranks 218th overall in KenPom, with strengths in offense and weaknesses in defense. Their power ranking is 268, with statistics showing their offensive and defensive performance in comparison to other teams. Overall, Brown Bears are 12-10 and face Columbia next, a team they have recently had mixed results against.

Brown Looks to Continue Dominance Against Columbia Despite Lilly's Shooting Struggles

Brown will aim to secure another victory against Columbia after Lilly was limited to 13 points and a 1-of-7 shooting performance from beyond the arc in their previous matchup. The Bears have displayed a strong home record this season, boasting a 7-4 record with back-to-back double-digit wins over Penn and Princeton. In contrast, Columbia has struggled without their primary scorer, suffering losses in nine of their last 10 games and failing to cover the spread in six consecutive contests. Brown has also been successful in covering the spread in two out of three meetings with Columbia. With Brown shooting 36.3% from three-point range at home and Columbia allowing opponents to shoot 38.8% from long range, it is likely that the inadequacies in Columbia's defense will be exposed in this upcoming game.

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