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The Columbia Lions started the 2022-23 NCAA Basketball season on a three-game losing streak. They will now take on the Delaware State Hornets, who are 1-2 at the start of the season.
The Hornets are part of the Ivy League Conference and will host this matchup at the Levien Gymnasium on Wednesday (November 15) whereas the Hornets are part of the Mid-Eastern Conference. The Lions are in desperate need of a win as a fourth loss could really push them behind in the standings, making it even more difficult for a comeback.
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Columbia Lions vs Delaware State Hornets: Betting Odds
The Lions have made the worst possible start to their season by losing their opening three games. They now have a big task at hand to start winning games tonight. They suffered a terrible defeat in the first game, away from home against the Rutgers Scarlett Knights (75-35), and the following game against the UMass Lowell River Hawks (89-62).
However, the Lions gave a very tough fight to the Sacred Heart Pioneers in the third game but eventually lost 88-85. The only shining light was Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa, who scored a massive 28 points in the last game, along with six rebounds and four assists.
The State Hornets have also started slow this season with a win and two losses. Their only win came against the Immaculata Might Macs (104-67), and their losses came against Virginia Tech (95-57) and the Vilanova Wildcats (60-50).
Columbia Lions vs Delaware State Hornets: Match Details
Fixture: Delaware State Hornets @ Columbia Lions
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 16, 08:00 p.m EDT
Venue: Levien Gymnasium, New York City, New York
Columbia Lions vs Delaware State Hornets: Pick
Based on the last performance, Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa will be the main man for the Lions tonight. He has a big responsibility on his shoulders to have a similar kind of performance against the Hornets to help his team earn their first victory. Delaware needs to be careful, otherwise, the guard can have another 20+ points game, the second time in a row.
Best Pick: Total Under 142.5 (-110)
Columbia Lions vs Delaware State Hornets: Prediction
Both sides have not faced each other in the league so far and this will be their first encounter. The Lions need this win more than ever and home advantage might help them achieve that. Also, the fact that teams from the Ivy League are stronger than teams from the Mid-Eastern teams. Expect a decent contest but a win for the Lions.
Final Prediction: Lions -9 (-105)
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