Columbia Lions vs Fairfield Stags Prediction, 11/26/2025 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Columbia Lions vs Fairfield Stags

Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Location: Leo D. Mahoney Arena in Fairfield, CT

TV: ESPN+

The Columbia Lions (5-1) are headed to Leo D. Mahoney Arena on Wednesday where they will take on the Fairfield Stags (4-2).

The Columbia Lions stepped onto the hardwood against Longwood and took home the win by a score of 95-70 in their last contest. Columbia finished having earned a 51.5% field goal percentage (34 out of 66) and converted 18 of their 36 shots from downtown. From the free throw line, the Lions made 9 of their 12 attempts for a percentage of 75.0%. In relation to grabbing boards, they compiled 35 with 13 of them being offensive. They also doled out 25 assists in this matchup as well as forcing the other team into 15 turnovers and earning 10 steals. In the matter of defending, Columbia allowed 47.3% from the floor on 26 out of 55 shooting. Longwood earned 13 assists and had 8 steals in the game. Moreover, Longwood grabbed 25 rebounds (5 offensive, 20 defensive), but didn't have a block. Longwood finished 64.7% from the charity stripe by making 11 of 17 shots. They knocked down 7 of 15 attempts from long range. When discussing fouls, the Lions ended up with 16 while Longwood totaled 16 fouls.

Blair Thompson is one guy who was a major factor for the contest. He finished the contest at 69.2% from the floor and totaled 1 assist. He was on the hardwood for 29 mins and totaled 6 boards. He left the arena with 25 points on 9 of 13 shooting.

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Columbia steps onto the court with a record of 5-1 so far this year. They currently have an average of 75.0 points per game (255th in D-1) while going 47.2% from the field. The Lions are hitting 40.3% on 3-pointers (54 of 134) and 70.0% from the free throw line. As a unit, Columbia is pulling in 41.7 rebounds per game and has totaled 91 assists for the year, which ranks 173rd in the nation in terms of passing the ball. They are turning it over 14.7 times per game and as a squad they commit 17.8 personal fouls per contest.

When they are on defense, the Lions are able to force 10.2 turnovers per game while drawing 15.8 fouls. They are conceding 33.6% on shots from downtown and they are 61st in college in points per game allowed (66.7). The Lions are giving up a FG percentage of 42.5% (144 of 339) and they surrender 28.7 rebounds per game as a squad. They are 210th in college hoops in giving up assists with 83 conceded so far this year.

In their last game, the Fairfield Stags walked away with a victory by a final of 97-83 when they faced Le Moyne. When it comes to rebounds, Fairfield permitted Le Moyne to pull down 31 in all (13 on the offensive glass). They shot 47.8% from 3-point land by going 11 of 23 and walked away from this one shooting 20 of 30 from the free throw line (66.7%). The Stags allowed Le Moyne to knock down 26 out of their 55 tries from the field which had them shooting 47.3% for the game. When all was said and done, the Stags finished 35 out of 67 from the field which had them sitting at 52.2%. Regarding three-point shots, Fairfield made 7 of 18 attempts (38.9%). They were able to knock down 20 of them for a rate of 87.0%. Le Moyne earned 21 personal fouls in the matchup which took the Stags to the charity stripe for a total of 23 shots. They turned it over 7 times, while earning 8 steals in this contest. The Stags collected 20 defensive boards and 14 offensive rebounds totaling 34 in this matchup.

Brandon Benjamin ended up being a factor for the Stags in this matchup. He made 7 of 11 in the matchup for a rate of 63.6%, and earned 8 rebounds. He accumulated 18 points in his 29 minutes on the hardwood and had 4 dimes for the contest.

Fairfield has a win-loss record of 4-2 so far this season. The Stags are committing 16.8 personal fouls every game and they hit 74.6% from the charity stripe. They are earning an assist 10.7 times per contest (350th in the country) and they are turning it over 10.0 times per contest. Fairfield has 456 points on the season (76.0 per game) and they pull in 40.5 boards per contest. As an offense, the Stags are shooting 41.1% from the floor, which ranks 328th in college.

The Fairfield defense surrenders 32.6% on 3-point shots (43 of 132) and their opposition makes 70.5% of their foul shots. They allow 12.8 assists and 37.7 rebounds per game, which ranks them 165th and 281st in the country. The Stags on the defensive end are ranked 212th in Division 1 in PPG given up with 74.5. They are forcing 11.3 turnovers on a nightly basis and have let teams shoot 43.9% from the floor (203rd in college).

Who will win tonight's NCAA game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Columbia

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