Yale vs Columbia Picks and Prediction – 1/18/2025

The Yale Bulldogs will be heading to Francis S. Levien Gymnasium on Saturday, where they will take on the Columbia Lions. Get the rest of our free college basketball picks here! The Bulldogs currently sit third in the IV league, entering this weekend with an 8-6 record. Yale has picked up wins in consecutive games, most recently earning a 79-58 victory over Brown last Saturday. Yale has constructed a very well rounded offense, as they are scoring 81.5 points per game on 48.8% shooting from the field and 38.6% from three. The Bulldogs have been mediocre on the defensive end, sitting with a 101.8 defensive rating.

The Columbia Lions have put together a record of 11-3 which places them fifth in the Ivy League. Despite wining 7 of their last 10 games, the Lions have dropped two straight games, most recently suffering a 94-83 loss to Cornell on Saturday. Kenny Noland would put up a team-high 19 points and 6 assists for the Lions in this game. Columbia is scoring 81.9 points per game on an even 50.0% shooting from the field and 37.9% from three. Columbia has been a little underwhelming on the defensive end, entering this game with a 103.6 defensive rating.

The Yale Bulldogs come into this game winning two straight games, while Columbia looks to shake off consecutive losses. Expect this game to be extremely tight, however the Columbia Lions get the job done on home court. Final score prediction, Columbia wins 80-78.