The Brown Bears (14-8, 2-4 Ivy) will be at Newman Arena at Bartels Hall to square off against the Cornell Big Red (12-10, 4-2 Ivy) in an Ivy matchup. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 15, 2019.
Brown Bears at Cornell Big Red Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Big Red defeated the Harvard Crimson 67-61, while the Bears beat the Princeton Tigers 78-70.
The Bears, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.515, had a superb mark of 0.583 and had a free throw rate of 0.278 (above their season average of 0.248). The Big Red, on the other hand, made 19 of their 25 free throws (76.0 percent), while the Crimson had a turnover percentage of 33.0 (above their season average of 20.9). Cornell’s Josh Warren had a good game, putting up 14 points, six rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Brown was led by Tamenang Choh, who had 16 points, nine rebounds and six assists.
The Big Red dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last contest, Cornell won 73-68. Cornell’s 0.491 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Brown, who had a mark of 0.368. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The Bears’ Obi Okolie has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 15 points,1.4 steals per game. Meanwhile, Warren has averaged 15 points,7.4 rebounds during that same time frame for the Big Red.
Cornell might struggle to put up points as they clash against one of the country’s best defenses. Brown currently ranks 34th in defensive efficiency while the Big Red rank 279th in offensive efficiency.
Brown vs. Cornell Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Cornell, ATS Winner – Cornell, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Brown ranks 73rd in rebounds per game (37.5) while Cornell ranks 243rd (32.9).
- The Bears average 4.0 blocks per game, which ranks 63rd in the nation. The Big Red rank 121st in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- Cornell ranks 20th in assists allowed per game (10.6) while Brown ranks 72nd (12.0).
- The Bears rank 43rd in steals per game (7.7) while the Big Red rank 193rd (5.3).
- Cornell ranks 29th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Brown ranks 178th (23.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bears have been outscored by an average of 5.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Brown has defeated opponents by an average of 6.2 points.
- During their last five games, the Big Red have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (2.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (1.0 above their season average).
