Big Red open as college hoops underdog vs Commodores

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Dec 17, 9:00 PM | Memorial Gymnasium

Cornell Big Red vs Vanderbilt Commodores Odds

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Memorial Gymnasium features an NCAA basketball betting clash between the host Vanderbilt Commodores and the visiting Cornell Big Red in college hoops action on Monday.

The Big Red will try to spoil to the party on Monday; they are 3-3-1 ATS against the number this season, while the Commodores are 2-4 ATS. Cornell is 1-0 on the totals; Vanderbilt is 1-3.



View Cornell vs Vanderbilt Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Commodores installed as 9.5-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over-under value at Sportsbook.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 235-rated Cornell taking on the No. 251-rated Commodores in this contest. The scores prediction computer here indicates a possible 63-61 win for the Commodores on Monday.



How They Match Up:
Rebounding is always a key handicapping consideration and Big Red is ranked No. 186 in NCAA hoops at 35.3 per game. Contrast that with Vanderbilt’s No. 285 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Vanderbilt is the No. 64-ranked team in the country at 7.6 per game, while Cornell rates No. 111 at 6.8 per game.

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Cornell owns the country's No. 140-rated mark, allowing 68.5 points per game on the highway. Vanderbilt, on the other hand, rates No. 328 in scoring at home.

Last time out for Cornell, they were a 70-63 Sportsbook as they battled Colgate at home. Shonn Miller scored 20 points and helped out with 14 rebounds for Cornell on Saturday, leading the Big Red to a 70-63 victory over Colgate at Newman Arena.

In their last action, Vanderbilt was a 71-46 Sportsbook at home against Alabama A&M. Vanderbilt cruised to victory on Saturday, running Alabama A&M out of the gym and running up a 71-46 score at Memorial Gymnasium.


Cornell Big Red Trends:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Duke are 1-0
After playing Colgate are 8-2
After a win are 3-7

Vanderbilt Commodores Trends:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Middle Tennessee are 4-1
After playing Alabama A&M are 5-0
After a win are 5-5


A few Big Red at Commodores trends to consider:
Cornell is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Cornell is 2-15 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Vanderbilt is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games at home


Next up:
Cornell at Duke, Wednesday, December 19
Vanderbilt at Middle Tennessee, Friday, December 21

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