The Syracuse Orange (2-1) will be at home in the Carrier Dome when they go head-to-head with the Cornell Big Red (1-3). The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
Cornell Big Red vs. Syracuse Orange Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Orange had no trouble getting past the Seattle Redhawks, 89-67, while the Big Red were blown out by the DePaul Blue Demons, 75-54.
The Orange had a much better free throw rate (0.511 vs. 0.210) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.691 vs. 0.435). Cornell, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (18.4 vs. 17.7). Joseph Girard III was a key piece for Syracuse with 24 points and five rebounds. Dean Noll, meanwhile had a solid performance for Cornell, recording 10 points and seven rebounds.
The Orange won the sole game between these two teams last season, 63-55. Syracuse’s 0.310 free throw rate was their largest strength over Cornell, who had a rate of 0.140.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Syracuse figures to have a significant edge. Since the 2018-19 season, the Orange defense ranks 54th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.476), while the Cornell offense ranks 161st in effective field goal percentage (0.512).
Cornell Big Red at Syracuse Orange Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Syracuse, ATS Winner – Cornell, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Cornell ranks 88th in three pointers allowed per game (20.8) while Syracuse ranks 311th (26.6).
- The Orange rank 27th in steals per game (8.1) while the Big Red rank 174th (6.1).
- Syracuse ranks 205th in rebounds per game (34.6) while Cornell ranks 283rd (32.7).
- The Big Red rank 60th in assists allowed per game (11.6) while the Orange rank 255th (14.8).
- Syracuse averages 4.7 blocks per game, which ranks 23rd in the nation. Cornell ranks 188th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
