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Columbia vs. Cornell prediction: Why Cornell is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/5/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Columbia vs Cornell predictions for college basketball Monday.
Cornell will square off with Columbia in men's college basketball action at Newman Arena on Monday, starting at 5:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Cornell as the most likely winner of the Columbia vs. Cornell game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Monday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Columbia vs. Cornell prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Monday's NCAA basketball game between Columbia and Cornell 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Cornell a 61% chance of defeating Columbia. Our predicted final score has Cornell winning 82-79.
According to our model, Columbia (+3.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 170.5-point over/under has a 56% chance of staying under.
Columbia vs. Cornell odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Columbia | Cornell |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3.5 (-102) | -3.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +158 | -185 |
| Total | o170.5 (-112) | u170.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Columbia vs. Cornell picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Columbia +3.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Columbia | +158 |
| Total | Under 170.5 | -105 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 170.5 total points.
Columbia vs. Cornell game-day updates and essential details
Monday's men's college basketball action between Cornell and Columbia at Newman Arena is scheduled to commence at 5:00 PM ET.
- Who: Columbia vs. Cornell
- Date: Monday, January 5, 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM ET/2:00PM PT
- Venue: Newman Arena
Conclusion
We predict Cornell, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat Columbia on Monday.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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