Harvard Crimson at Cornell Big Red Free Prediction 03/08/19

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The Cornell Big Red (13-15, 5-7 Ivy) welcome the Harvard Crimson (16-9, 9-3 Ivy) to Newman Arena at Bartels Hall. The Big Red look to snap their five-game losing streak. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, March 8, 2019.

Harvard Crimson vs. Cornell Big Red ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Big Red were blown out by the Brown Bears, 75-51, while the Crimson defeated the Princeton Tigers, 66-58.

Harvard dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.7 (better than their season average of 21.0) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.1 (above their season average of 26.9). For those same stats, Princeton was 20.5 and 31.3, respectively. Cornell, meanwhile, did a great job of making free throws (16-18; 88.9 percent). Matt Morgan played well for Cornell, finishing with 14 points and nine rebounds. Harvard, meanwhile, received a boost from Bryce Aiken, who finished with 22 points.

In their first matchup this season, Josh Warren led the Big Red to a 67-61 victory. He recorded 14 points, six rebounds and five assists. One of Cornell’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 25 free throw attempts, while Harvard had just 13.

Second-chance opportunities might be hard to find for Cornell in this contest. The Big Red rank 347th in offensive rebounding percentage (19.5 percent), while Harvard ranks 11th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.1 percent). Additionally, the Crimson rank 260th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.211), while the Big Red rank 47th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.192).

Harvard vs. Cornell Free Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Harvard, ATS Winner – Cornell, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Harvard ranks 27th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while Cornell ranks 242nd (37.4).
  • The Big Red average 5.8 steals per game, which ranks 167th in the country. The Crimson rank 206th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
  • The Crimson rank 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Big Red rank 144th (3.6).
  • Cornell ranks 46th in three pointers allowed per game (19.8) while Harvard ranks 119th (21.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Crimson’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.8, up from 2.3 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Big Red have scored an average of 63.4 points per game (5.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.4 points per game (7.9 above their season average).