The Cornell Big Red (1-6) welcome the Towson Tigers (3-4) to Newman Arena at Bartels Hall. The Big Red look to put an end to their six-game losing streak. Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 1, 2019.
Towson Tigers at Cornell Big Red Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Big Red lost to the Navy Midshipmen, 72-61, while the Tigers defeated the Saint Joseph’s Hawks, 76-64.
The Tigers made 10 of their 11 free throws (90.9 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.532 (above their season average of 0.467). Cornell, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.490 vs. 0.557). Cornell’s Jimmy Boeheim played well, recording 18 points and 11 rebounds. Towson was led by Brian Fobbs, who had 12 points and seven rebounds.
The Big Red won the only contest between these two teams last year, 86-74. Cornell’s 0.186 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Towson, who had a mark of 0.070.
Towson could have trouble getting to the foul line in this contest. Dating back to last season, the Tigers rank 296th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.199, while Cornell ranks 42nd in FTA rate allowed (0.187).
Towson at Cornell Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Towson, ATS Winner – Towson, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Towson ranks 54th in rebounds allowed per game (32.6) while Cornell ranks 289th (37.4).
- The Tigers rank 36th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Big Red rank 192nd (3.6).
- Towson ranks 49th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Cornell ranks 157th (6.3).
- The Big Red rank 85th in assists per game (14.4) while the Tigers rank 315th (10.4).
- Cornell ranks 88th in three pointers attempted per game (24.2) while Towson ranks 314th (17.5).
