Columbia
Lions
2-1
Spread
-3.5
NCAAF Predictions
Columbia Lions vs Marist Red Foxes Predictions
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 7:00pm EST
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Marist Red
Foxes
3-2
Spread
+3.5
50%
50%
Spread
Columbia Lions -3.5
Marist Red Foxes +3.5
Moneyline
Columbia Lions -185
Marist Red Foxes +147
Total
Over 43.5 (-111)
Under 43.5 (-111)
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Columbia vs. Marist Prediction: Pass on Short Road Favorite
Analysis updated October 9, 2026 at 7:05 AM CDT
Columbia is priced as the likelier winner, but there isn't enough current matchup information to justify laying points or paying -130 on the road.
Columbia vs. Marist matchup
Marist brings a two-game winning streak into Friday night's game against Columbia at Tenney Stadium. Marist University Athletics reports that the Red Foxes are 3-2 and the Lions are 2-1 entering the 7:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
SPF lists Columbia as a 1.5-point road favorite at -130 on the moneyline. Marist is +1.5 and +104, while the total is 43.5. Those narrow prices imply a competitive game rather than a clear matchup advantage.
Prediction and betting outlook
Columbia is the market's slight favorite, but current team statistics, recent results, injury reports and probable starters aren't available. Marist lists graduate quarterback Sonny Mannino as a captain, though that fact alone doesn't provide a useful personnel comparison.
Columbia is the likelier winner based on the SPF price, but laying 1.5 points or paying -130 requires evidence that isn't available here. The total also lacks statistical support, so Pass is the betting lean.
Pick
Columbia Lions
Confidence
low
Betting lean
Pass