The Cornell Big Red (10-10, 2-2 Ivy) will be at Edward Leede Arena to clash against the Dartmouth Big Green (10-10, 1-3 Ivy) in an Ivy matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 8, 2019.
Cornell Big Red vs. Dartmouth Big Green Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last game. The Big Green got blown out by the Yale Bulldogs, 89-68, while the Big Red were beaten by the Princeton Tigers, 70-61.
Cornell forced Princeton into a turnover percentage of 23.5 (above their season average of 15.4) while Dartmouth had a free throw rate of 0.254 (above their season average of 0.187). Chris Knight was a key piece for Dartmouth with 20 points and eight rebounds. Cornell, meanwhile, rallied around Steven Julian, who put up 12 points and eight rebounds.
The Big Red dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent contest, Cornell won 86-75. Cornell did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (15-18; 83.3 percent). Dartmouth, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (23.3 vs. 15.0). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Dartmouth could have difficulty getting to the foul line in this matchup. The Big Green rank 309th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.190, while Cornell ranks 42nd in FTA rate allowed (0.185). Furthermore, put-back points could be rare for the Big Red. They rank 347th in the nation in offensive rebounding percentage at 20.5 percent, while the Big Green are 54th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 74.9 percent).
Cornell Big Red vs. Dartmouth Big Green ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Dartmouth, ATS Winner – Dartmouth, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Dartmouth ranks 99th in rebounds allowed per game (34.0) while Cornell ranks 240th (38.2).
- The Big Green average 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 72nd in the country. The Big Red rank 109th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- The Big Green rank 50th in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while the Big Red rank 100th (24.1).
- Cornell is 17th in the NCAA with 10.5 assists allowed per game while Dartmouth is 58th with 11.7 assists allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Big Green have scored an average of 65.0 points per game (9.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (0.1 above their season average).
- The Big Red have outscored opponents by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Cornell has been defeated by an average of 0.7 points.
