The Yale Bulldogs (15-4, 3-0 Ivy) welcome the Cornell Big Red (4-12, 1-2 Ivy) to John J. Lee Amphitheater. The Bulldogs will try to extend their five-game winning streak. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Cornell Big Red at Yale Bulldogs Betting Odds
In their last game, the Bulldogs easily got past the Columbia Lions, 93-62, while the Big Red lost to the Brown Bears, 74-63.
Yale dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.7 (above their season average of 25.3) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.672 (above their season average of 0.541). For those same stats, Columbia was 7.7 and 0.468, respectively. Cornell, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.517 vs. 0.491). Yale received a boost from Paul Atkinson, who contributed 14 points and 11 rebounds. Jimmy Boeheim fueled Cornell with 12 points and eight rebounds.
The Bulldogs dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the last matchup, Yale won 88-65. The Bulldogs’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Big Red. Yale had a rate of 11.4, while Cornell posted a mark of 16.3. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Yale should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Bulldogs currently rank 70th in offensive efficiency, while the Big Red rank 231st in defensive efficiency. Additionally, the Big Red rank 322nd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.178), while the Bulldogs rank 46th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.177).
Cornell Big Red vs. Yale Bulldogs Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Yale, ATS Winner – Yale, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Yale averages 39.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 33rd in the NCAA. Cornell ranks 189th in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
- The Bulldogs average 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 70th in the country. The Big Red rank 159th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
- Cornell averages 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 95th in the country. Yale ranks 148th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- The Bulldogs average 16.7 assists per game, which ranks 12th in the country. The Big Red rank 164th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
- Cornell averages 24.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 75th in the country. Yale ranks 219th in three pointers allowed per game (24.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Big Red have outscored opponents by an average of 11.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Cornell has been defeated by an average of 1.5 points.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 86.6 points per game (10.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 62.6 points per game (0.0 below their season average).
