Princeton Tigers vs. Cornell Big Red ATS Prediction 02/07/20

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The Princeton Tigers (9-8, 4-0 Ivy) travel to Newman Arena at Bartels Hall to clash with the Cornell Big Red (4-13, 1-3 Ivy). The Tigers will try to extend their six-game winning streak. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 7, 2020.

Princeton Tigers vs. Cornell Big Red Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Big Red fell to the Yale Bulldogs, 86-71, while the Tigers barely escaped the Harvard Crimson, 70-69.

Princeton played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.132 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 13.2 (better than their season average of 17.2). Harvard was 0.107 and 14.5, respectively, for those same stats. Cornell, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (14-20; 70.0 percent). Cornell’s Jimmy Boeheim played well, recording 17 points. Ethan Wright played a pivotal role for Princeton with 15 points.

The Tigers dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last game, Princeton won 68-59. Princeton won the rebounding battle. The Tigers had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. 7), defensive rebounds (29 vs. 23) and total rebounds (41 vs. 30). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams square off. Cornell currently ranks 304th in possessions per game (66.6) and Princeton is 269th (67.5).

Princeton at Cornell Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Princeton, ATS Winner – Princeton, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Princeton ranks 18th in rebounds allowed per game (30.6) while Cornell ranks 185th (36.2).
  • The Big Red average 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 99th in the country. The Tigers rank 117th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
  • The Tigers rank 18th in three pointers allowed per game (17.5) while the Big Red rank 108th (20.9).
  • Cornell ranks 43rd in assists per game (14.9) while Princeton ranks 117th (13.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 55.2 points per game (15.2 below their season average).
  • The Big Red have outscored opponents by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Cornell has been defeated by an average of 2.2 points.