Longwood Lancers at Cornell Big Red ATS Prediction

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The Longwood Lancers (8-4) will travel to Newman Arena at Bartels Hall to challenge the Cornell Big Red (4-5). Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 17, 2018.

Longwood Lancers at Cornell Big Red Betting Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Big Red defeated the Binghamton Bearcats 86-75, while the Lancers won big over the Randolph College Wildcats 84-56.

Longwood dominated every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.381 and a turnover percentage of 18.2. Randolph College was 0.098 and 28.4, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Cornell dominated nearly every stat category in their 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. Cornell’s Matt Morgan had a good game, recording 38 points and 13 rebounds. Longwood, meanwhile, rallied around Jordan Cintron, who finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds.

The Big Red won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 69-62. One of Cornell’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 13-15 (86.7 percent), while the Lancers were just 5-10 (50.0 percent).

Isaiah Walton has been outstanding recently for Longwood, averaging 0 points over the last five games.

It could be a tough game for Longwood on the offensive glass. Since last season, the Lancers rank 301st in offensive rebounding percentage (24.1 percent), while Cornell ranks 77th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.8 percent).

Longwood vs. Cornell ATS Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Cornell, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Cornell ranks 43rd in assists per game (15.9) while Longwood ranks 224th (10.3).
  • The Big Red average 3.6 blocks per game, which ranks 60th in the nation. The Lancers rank 65th in blocks allowed per game (3.0).
  • The Big Red rank 31st in three pointers allowed per game (22.5) while the Lancers rank 210th (25.3).
  • Cornell averages 34.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 162nd in the NCAA. Longwood ranks 176th in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).