Yale at Columbia

The second season of college basketball begins as these teams open Ivy League play. That will mean more of an emphasis on strong defense. Yale already plays great defense, off of a win at Monmouth allowing 44 points and 32.1% shooting. Yale is on a 9-3 run UNDER the total and is 56-42 UNDER after three straight non-conference tilts. Columbia hasn't had much offense shooting 41% from the field and 32.2% from long-range. They have only one player scoring in double figures. With Yale 103-86 UNDER the total after playing a road game, plus 12-3 UNDER after two or more straight victories, look for a defensive duel. Take Yale/Columbia UNDER the total.