The Cornell Big Red will hit the floor running against the away Princeton Tigers Friday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Princeton Tigers were listed as -2.5-point favorites at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Princeton Tigers vs Cornell Big Red Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Cornell Big Red battles the Princeton Tigers, currently sitting with a 11-12 mark (8-12 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 9-7 for the Cornell Big Red and 10-10 for the Princeton Tigers.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Cornell Big Red rated this week at No. 311 and the Princeton Tigers sitting at No. 35.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Cornell's No. 133-ranked scoring average of 74.48 PPG, against a Princeton Tigers defense rated No. 100 and allowing 70.22 PPG. The Cornell Big Red FG% has averaged 45.51% to date this season, less than the Princeton Tigers shooters have managed so far (46.03% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Devin Cannady scored 12 points in a futile effort to lead the Tigers to a win (they lost 72-56 to Dartmouth at Leede Arena on Saturday).
The Big Red endured a 74-65 loss at the hands of the Bulldogs on Saturday, despite a 20-point effort from Stone Gettings at John J. Lee Amphitheater.
- Princeton is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
- Princeton is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- Princeton is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Princeton is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Cornell
- Cornell is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
- Cornell is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
- Cornell is 5-15-1 ATS in its last 21 games when playing Princeton
- Cornell is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Princeton
Next Betting Matchups
Princeton at Columbia, Saturday, February 17th
Cornell at Pennsylvania, Saturday, February 17th
