The Cornell Big Red (1-7) and the Colgate Raiders (6-4) clash at Cotterell Court. The Big Red can end a five-game road losing streak. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 11, 2019.
Cornell Big Red at Colgate Raiders ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Raiders fell to the Niagara Purple Eagles, 93-82, while the Big Red lost a winnable game to the Lafayette Leopards, 62-59.
Cornell had a turnover percentage of 4.2 (better than their season average of 15.9) while Colgate held Niagara to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.9 (below their season average of 20.0). Colgate received a boost from Tucker Richardson, who recorded 23 points and 11 rebounds. Jimmy Boeheim had a good outing for Cornell, finishing with 27 points and eight rebounds.
The Raiders won the lone game between these two teams last season, 73-57. The Raiders’ 13.8 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Big Red, who had a rate of 18.4.
The productive offense of Colgate will clash against the mid-tier defense of Cornell. Dating back to last season, the Raiders rank 46th in offensive efficiency, while the Big Red are 247th in defensive efficiency. The Raiders figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
Cornell Big Red vs. Colgate Raiders Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Colgate, ATS Winner – Cornell, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Colgate ranks 48th in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while Cornell ranks 225th (37.4).
- The Big Red rank 137th in steals per game (6.2) while the Raiders rank 168th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
- Colgate blocks 3.2 opponent shots per game, which ranks 114th in the nation. Cornell ranks 139th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Big Red average 24.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 87th in the nation. The Raiders rank 180th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
- Cornell averages 14.4 assists per game, which ranks 74th in the country. Colgate ranks 139th in assists allowed per game (12.9).