Cornell Big Red at Yale Bulldogs Free Prediction 03/01/19

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The Cornell Big Red (13-13, 5-5 Ivy) will be at John J. Lee Amphitheater to square off against the Yale Bulldogs (18-5, 8-2 Ivy) in an Ivy matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, March 1, 2019.

Cornell Big Red vs. Yale Bulldogs Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last contest. The Bulldogs lost a tough one against the Harvard Crimson, 88-86, while the Big Red were blown out by the Penn Quakers, 68-50.

Cornell had a better effective field goal percentage (0.440 vs. 0.527) while Yale forced Harvard into a turnover percentage of 17.3 (above the 13.7 mark opponents have averaged against Yale this season). Yale’s Miye Oni led the way, contributing 21 points. Cornell, meanwhile, rallied around Matt Morgan, who contributed 21 points.

In their first matchup this season, Paul Atkinson led the Bulldogs to a 98-92 win. He recorded a double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Yale had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.7 vs. 20.7). Cornell, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (22-25; 88.0 percent).

This game should be a matchup of contrasting tempos. Yale has preferred to play up-tempo (30th in possessions per game), while Cornell has been more half-court-oriented (176th in possessions per game). Moreover, the Big Red rank 345th in offensive rebounding percentage (20.2 percent), while the Bulldogs rank 31st in defensive rebounding percentage (75.4 percent).

Cornell vs. Yale Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Yale, ATS Winner – Cornell, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Yale ranks 18th in rebounds per game (39.7) while Cornell ranks 250th (32.5).
  • The Big Red rank 36th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while the Bulldogs rank 118th (12.7).
  • Cornell averages 5.8 steals per game, which ranks 176th in the nation. Yale ranks 203rd in steals allowed per game (7.7).
  • The Big Red rank 42nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while the Bulldogs rank 208th (24.0).
  • Yale ranks 38th in blocks per game (4.4) while Cornell ranks 129th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 81.8 points per game (0.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (0.7 above their season average).
  • The Big Red’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.6, up from 1.3 for the season.