The Princeton Tigers (11-5, 3-0 Ivy) and the Cornell Big Red (10-9, 2-1 Ivy) battle at Newman Arena at Bartels Hall. The Tigers will attempt to continue their six-game winning streak. The game gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Princeton Tigers vs. Cornell Big Red ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Big Red defeated the Penn Quakers 80-71, while the Tigers beat the Columbia Lions 55-43.
Princeton played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.245 (above their season average of 0.226) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 28.3). Columbia was 0.085 and 16.3, respectively, for those same stats. The Big Red, on the other hand, had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.463 (above their season average of 0.224) and had a turnover percentage of 11.4 (better than their season average of 17.2). Cornell’s Matt Morgan had a good outing, putting up 25 points and eight rebounds. Myles Stephens, meanwhile played a key role for Princeton with 17 points and 13 rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the last contest, the Big Red won 107-101. Cornell did an excellent job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (29-32; 90.6 percent). Princeton, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (14.6 vs. 18.4). This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.
Vegas is known to set the total high when the Tigers are involved, as 61.5 percent of their games have finished under the total. Princeton comes into the contest with records of 11-5 straight up (SU) and 6-6-1 against the spread (ATS).
Contrary to Princeton, games involving the Big Red have typically finished over the O/U total (56.3 percent). Additionally, Cornell is 10-9 SU and 7-8-1 ATS.
Cornell might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they go head-to-head against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Princeton ranks 91st in defensive efficiency while the Big Red rank 279th in offensive efficiency.
Princeton at Cornell ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Cornell, ATS Winner – Cornell, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Cornell ranks 51st in assists per game (15.4) while Princeton ranks 232nd (11.3).
- The Big Red rank 41st in three pointers allowed per game (19.8) while the Tigers rank 121st (22.1).
- The Tigers average 37.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 79th in the NCAA. The Big Red rank 253rd in rebounds allowed per game (38.3).
- Cornell ranks 65th in blocks per game (3.9) while Princeton ranks 157th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
- Princeton is 4-4-1 ATS on the road, while Cornell is 1-3-1 ATS at home.
- Of the Tigers’ 9 road games, they have 5 unders and 4 overs.
- The Big Red have 4 unders and 1 over in 5 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers are 3-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Big Red are 2-2.
- In their last five games, Princeton has 3 unders and 1 over, while Cornell has 3 overs and 1 under.
- The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.8, up from 1.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Big Red have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (4.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (2.3 below their season average).
