Columbia at UConn Picks and Predictions for Monday, November 10, 2025
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The Columbia Lions visit the fourth-ranked UConn Huskies on Monday evening at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs. Columbia opened its season with a 71–53 win at New Haven, while UConn improved to 2–0 after blowout victories against New Haven and UMass Lowell. Cash in with college basketball picks.
Game Information
Date & Time: Monday, November 10, 6:30 PM ET
Where: Gampel Pavilion, Storrs, Connecticut
TV: FS1
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Columbia Lions Preview
Columbia started its season with a road win over New Haven, shooting 55.1% from the field and holding its opponent to 53 points. Guard Kenny Noland led with 14 points, five rebounds, and two steals on 41.7% shooting. Guard Miles Franklin added 13 points and three rebounds, hitting all five of his field-goal attempts, while forward Zine Eddine Bedri contributed nine points, six rebounds, and three assists.
The Lions showed balanced scoring in the opener, with six players recording at least six points. Columbia controlled the boards with a 41–33 advantage and held New Haven to 37% shooting. Ball movement led to 11 assists, but turnovers were too high at 16, a number that must drop against a high-pressure UConn defense. The Lions’ strength lies in midrange shooting and passing through Bedri and Noland, though they lack depth when facing top competition.
UConn Huskies Preview
UConn has opened the season in dominant fashion, averaging 94.5 points per game while allowing just 51. The Huskies are shooting 55.2% from the field and 81% from the free-throw line through two games. Center Tarris Reed Jr. leads the team with averages of 20 points, 12 rebounds, and four blocks per game, while guard Solo Ball adds 16 points on 45% shooting. Forward Alex Karaban has contributed 16 points and six rebounds per game, and guard Silas Demary Jr. has provided 13 points with 4.5 assists.
The Huskies’ size and pace on offense have overwhelmed opponents so far. Reed’s presence inside has anchored both ends of the floor, and UConn’s perimeter play has been strong, forcing turnovers and converting them into transition points. The combination of Reed’s inside scoring and Demary’s control on the perimeter has kept the offense fluid and efficient.
Columbia at UConn Prediction
Columbia’s ball movement will keep it competitive early, but UConn’s depth, interior dominance, and tempo will break the game open before halftime. Reed’s impact inside and the Huskies’ perimeter scoring make the difference. Final Score Prediction: UConn Huskies win and cover ATS, 96–58.
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