The Columbia Lions are off to a 2-4 start to the 2022-23 NCAA Basketball season and will take on the Binghamton Bearcats, who are 2-2 for the season so far.
The Lions are part of the Ivy League and fifth in the standings whereas the Bearcats are part of the America East Conference. They will be hosting this game at the Binghamton University Events Center on Wednesday (November 23) where they will be eager to register their third win of the season. The Lions are also searching for their third win.
Columbia Lions vs Binghamton Bearcats: Betting Odds
The Lions have won only two but have lost four games so far this season. These wins have come against teams like the Delaware State Hornets (70-65), and the SUNY Maritime Privateers (96-44). They are struggling to find momentum in the league and that is reflected in their standing in the conference.
The team is scoring 69.7 points per game while conceding a massive 75.7 points. Their shooting from beyond the arc has been at an average of 32.0% while the field goal percentage stands at an ordinary 41.5. The offensive rebounds per game are 29.5 while defensive rebounds per game are 30.7
The Bearcats are scoring 69.3 ppg and are conceding 70.5. Their three-pt percentage is at a low of 27.3 whereas their field goal percentage is at 42.5. The offensive rebounds are at 36.3 per game while the defensive rebounds are at 34.5. Since they are the home team, they would like to take full advantage of the situation and win their third game of the season.
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Columbia Lions vs Binghamton Bearcats: Match Details
Fixture: Columbia Lions @ Binghamton Bearcats
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 23, 14:00 pm EDT
Venue: Binghamton University Events Center, New York State
Columbia Lions vs Binghamton Bearcats: Prediction
There are no major injuries at the moment for either team to deal with. The Bearcats are 4-1 Under at home against teams that are on a losing streak away from home. The two teams have faced each other three times so far in the league, each time Columbia has come out as the winner. But the situation is very different this time around.
The Bearcats are in a better position statistically and are also hosting the game, which gives them an advantage over the Lions. Expect a close contest but a win for the home team.
Final Prediction: Bearcats -6.5 (-110)
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