Halftime Report

Columbia is on the road but looking no worse for wear. They have jumped out to a quick 40-34 lead against Brown.

Columbia came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.

Who's Playing

Columbia Lions @ Brown Bears

Current Records: Columbia 11-8, Brown 6-15

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 12 p.m. ET
  • Where: Paul Bailey Pizzitola Sports Center -- Providence, Rhode Island
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Ticket Cost: $13.99

What to Know

Columbia is 2-8 against the Bears since February of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. Both teams will face off at 12:00 p.m. ET on February 10th at Paul Bailey Pizzitola Sports Center without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Brown took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Columbia, who comes in off a win.

Winning is just a little bit easier when you drain eight more threes than your opponent, a fact Columbia proved on Saturday. They strolled past the Big Green with points to spare, taking the game 72-56.

Meanwhile, the Bears couldn't handle the Tigers on Saturday and fell 70-60.

The Lions' victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-8. As for the Bears, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season.

This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Columbia have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 37.2 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Brown struggles in that department as they've been averaging 37.2 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.

Columbia is hoping to beat the odds on Saturday, as the experts think they're headed for a loss. They might be worth a quick bet since they've covered the spread the last four times they've played.

Odds

Brown is a 4.5-point favorite against Columbia, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 4.5-point spread, and stayed right there.


The over/under is set at 146.5 points.

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Series History

Brown has won 8 out of their last 10 games against Columbia.

  • Feb 25, 2023 - Brown 84 vs. Columbia 73
  • Jan 21, 2023 - Brown 97 vs. Columbia 85
  • Feb 26, 2022 - Brown 81 vs. Columbia 74
  • Jan 22, 2022 - Brown 93 vs. Columbia 74
  • Feb 21, 2020 - Brown 72 vs. Columbia 66
  • Feb 01, 2020 - Brown 72 vs. Columbia 66
  • Mar 01, 2019 - Columbia 80 vs. Brown 77
  • Feb 16, 2019 - Brown 65 vs. Columbia 63
  • Feb 23, 2018 - Columbia 89 vs. Brown 82
  • Feb 10, 2018 - Brown 91 vs. Columbia 88