The Columbia Lions (14-9, 3-6 Ivy League) are favored (-1.5) to stop a three-game losing streak when they visit the Princeton Tigers (8-16, 4-5 Ivy League) at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Jadwin Gymnasium. The game airs on ESPN+. The over/under in the matchup is 137.
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Columbia Cover -1.5 vs Princeton -110
Columbia vs. Princeton betting lines
- Columbia moneyline odds to win: -125
- Princeton moneyline odds to win: +100
- Spread: Columbia (-1.5)
- Total: 137
Columbia statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Columbia sports a better record against the spread in home games (5-4-0) than it does in away games (6-6-0).
- The Lions have exceeded the total in four of nine home games (44.4%). They’ve fared better in away games, topping the total in seven of 12 matchups (58.3%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Columbia has taken six of eight games at home, good for a .750 winning percentage. It has won five of seven games on the road (.714) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Lions’ offense has been less effective over their last 10 games, putting up 77.1 points a contest compared to the 78.4 they’ve averaged this year.
- Columbia has been more porous on defense lately, giving up 78.6 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 72.8 points per game its opponents are averaging on the 2025-26 season.
- Over their last 10 contests, the Lions are making 0.6 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (7.4 compared to 8.0 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from beyond the arc in that span (34.1% compared to 36.1% season-long).
Columbia betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-10-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 6-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 9-6-0 (As Favorite: 9-6-0; As Underdog: 2-4-0)
- O-U-P: 11-10-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 7-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-4 (Home: 6-2; Away: 5-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-4 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.3 (39th in nation) | 42.8 (106th) | 35.6 (42nd) | 27.3 (19th) | 16.2 (60th) | 13.0 (325th) |
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Princeton statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- This season, Princeton is 5-3-0 at home against the spread (.625 winning percentage). Away, it is 5-6-0 ATS (.455).
- Tigers games have finished above the over/under less frequently at home (two times out of eight) than on the road (five of 11) this season.
- The Tigers, when moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (2-1) than away (1-10) this season.
Recent trends
- While the Tigers are posting 69.3 points per game in 2025-26, they have improved that mark in their past 10 games, producing 71.0 a contest.
- In its past 10 games, Princeton is ceding 72.1 points per contest, compared to its season average of 72.3 points allowed.
- In their past 10 games, the Tigers are draining 8.4 three-pointers per contest, 0.2 fewer threes than their season average (8.6). They own a higher three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (36.1%) compared to their season average (33.8%).
Princeton betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-10-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 5-6-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 10-8-0 (As Favorite: 3-2-0; As Underdog: 10-8-0)
- O-U-P: 10-13-0 (Home: 2-6-0; Away: 5-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-1 (Home: 4-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-15 (Home: 2-1; Away: 1-10)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.7 (330th in nation) | 44.9 (234th) | 31.1 (248th) | 31.2 (190th) | 13.0 (253rd) | 10.1 (74th) |
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