The Cornell Big Red (7-8) will travel to SECU Arena to meet the Towson Tigers (5-11). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Cornell Big Red vs. Towson Tigers Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Tigers got blown out by the fifth-ranked Virginia Cavaliers, 73-42, while the Big Red were victorious over the Binghamton Bearcats, 86-75.
Cornell played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.431 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.9. Binghamton was 0.091 and 12.8, respectively, for those same stats. Towson, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.293 vs. 0.204). Towson was lifted by Brian Fobbs, who contributed nine points and six rebounds. Matt Morgan, meanwhile had a good outing for Cornell, recording 38 points and 13 rebounds.
Morgan has really been playing well as of late for Cornell, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
The offensive glass could be a solid edge for Towson in this battle. The Tigers rank 18th in offensive rebounding percentage (37.0 percent), while Cornell ranks 248th in defensive rebounding percentage (71.5 percent).
Cornell Big Red at Towson Tigers ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Towson, ATS Winner – Towson, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Cornell ranks 47th in assists per game (15.5) while Towson ranks 238th (9.7).
- The Tigers rank eighth in blocks allowed per game (1.9) while the Big Red rank 105th (3.5).
- The Tigers rank 25th in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while the Big Red rank 204th (38.2).
- Cornell ranks 114th in three pointers attempted per game (24.8) while Towson ranks 262nd (17.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.4, up from 2.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Big Red have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (5.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
