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Yale vs. Columbia prediction: Why Yale is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/28/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Yale vs Columbia predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Columbia will square off with the favored Yale in men's college basketball action at Francis S. Levien Gymnasium on Saturday, starting at 6:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Yale as the most likely winner of the Yale 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.
Yale vs. Columbia prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Yale and Columbia 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Yale a 69% chance of beating Columbia. Our predicted final score has Yale winning 75-70.
According to our model, Columbia (+6.5) has a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the 146.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Yale vs. Columbia odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Yale | Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -6.5 (-105) | +6.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -270 | +240 |
| Total | o146.5 (-110) | u146.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Yale vs. Columbia picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 +6.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Columbia | +240 |
| Total | Under 146.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Columbia +6.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Yale vs. Columbia game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between Columbia and Yale at Francis S. Levien Gymnasium is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Yale vs. Columbia
- Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Francis S. Levien Gymnasium
Conclusion
We predict Yale, with a 69% win probability, will likely beat Columbia on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Yale vs. Columbia insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on 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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