The Princeton Tigers (11-5, 3-0 Ivy) will attempt to prolong their six-game winning streak against the Cornell Big Red (10-9, 2-1 Ivy) at Newman Arena at Bartels Hall. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Princeton Tigers at Cornell Big Red ATS Prediction
The last time the Tigers played, they defeated the Columbia Lions, 55-43. The Tigers had a free throw rate of 0.245 (above their season average of 0.226) and held the Lions to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.3 (below their season average of 29.5). With 17 points on 7-for-17 shooting, Myles Stephens was the game’s leading scorer.
The Big Red were victorious over the Penn Quakers in their last contest, 80-71, covering as 4-point favorites. The game’s combined points (151) came in over the O/U total of 141.5. The Big Red had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.463 (above their season average of 0.224) and had a turnover percentage of 11.4 (better than their season average of 17.2). Matt Morgan was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 7-for-13 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, the Big Red won 107-101. Cornell did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (29-32; 90.6 percent). Princeton, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (14.6 vs. 18.4).
Princeton holds records of 11-5 straight up (SU) and 6-6-1 against the spread (ATS). Games featuring the Tigers tend to go under the total (61.5 percent).
Meanwhile, Cornell owns records of 10-9 SU and 7-8-1 ATS. Contrary to Princeton, games featuring the Big Red tend to go over the total (56.3 percent).
Cornell might have a tough time finding the bottom of the net as they face off against one of the country’s best defenses. Princeton currently ranks 91st in defensive efficiency while the Big Red rank 279th in offensive efficiency.
Princeton at Cornell Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Cornell, ATS Winner – Cornell, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Princeton is 4-4-1 ATS with 5 unders and 4 overs.
Cornell is 1-3-1 ATS at home with 4 unders and 1 over.
Cornell ranks 51st in assists per game (15.4) while Princeton ranks 232nd (11.3).
The Tigers average 37.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 79th in the nation. The Big Red rank 253rd in rebounds allowed per game (38.3).
Cornell ranks 65th in blocks per game (3.9) while Princeton ranks 157th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
The Big Red rank 41st in three pointers allowed per game (19.8) while the Tigers rank 121st (22.1).
Bettings Trends:
Over its last five games, Princeton is 3-1 ATS with 3 unders and 1 over.
Cornell is 2-2 ATS with 3 overs and 1 under over its last five games.
The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.8, up from 1.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Big Red have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (4.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (2.3 below their season average).
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