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Princeton vs. Columbia prediction: Why Columbia is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/31/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Princeton vs Columbia predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Columbia will take on Princeton in men's college basketball action at Francis S. Levien Gymnasium on Saturday, beginning at 6:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Columbia as the most likely winner of the Princeton vs. Columbia game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Princeton vs. Columbia prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Princeton and Columbia 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Columbia a 74% chance of beating Princeton. Our predicted final score has Columbia winning 74-67.
According to our model, Columbia (-5.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 139.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Princeton vs. Columbia odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Princeton | Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +5.5 (-110) | -5.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +210 | -245 |
| Total | o139.5 (-112) | u139.5 (-106) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Princeton vs. Columbia 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 -5.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Columbia | -245 |
| Total | Over 139.5 | -112 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Columbia -5.5 at the spread.
Princeton vs. Columbia game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between Columbia and Princeton at Francis S. Levien Gymnasium is scheduled to start at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Princeton vs. Columbia
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Francis S. Levien Gymnasium
Conclusion
We predict Columbia, with a 74% win probability, will likely beat Princeton on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Princeton vs. Columbia insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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