Cornell Big Red vs. Hartford Hawks ATS Prediction 12/22/19

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The Cornell Big Red (1-8) and the Hartford Hawks (5-7) battle at Chase Family Arena. The Big Red are 1.5-point favorites and will try to put an end to a six-game road losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 130 points and it begins at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 22, 2019.

Cornell Big Red vs. Hartford Hawks ATS Odds

In their last outing, the Hawks were victorious over the Wagner Seahawks, 71-63, while the Big Red lost to the Colgate Raiders, 66-58.

The Hawks knocked down 33 of their 38 free throws (86.8 percent) and held the Seahawks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.400 (below their season average of 0.481). Cornell, on the other hand, held Colgate to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.9 (below their season average of 26.8). Hartford was led by Malik Ellison, who contributed 12 points and 14 rebounds. Meanwhile, Josh Warren had a good outing for Cornell, finishing with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Games involving the Big Red have typically gone under the O/U total (66.7 percent). Although Cornell has a difficult time winning games straight up (1-8 SU), they have a solid record against the spread (5-4).

Hawks games also tend to go under the projected point total (80.0 percent). Additionally, Hartford owns records of 5-7 SU and 4-6 ATS.

Hartford appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Hawks currently rank 97th in effective field goal percentage (0.478), while Cornell ranks 268th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.510).

Cornell Big Red at Hartford Hawks ATS Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Hartford, ATS Winner – Hartford, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Hartford ranks 65th in three pointers attempted per game (23.5) while Cornell ranks 155th in three pointers allowed per game (22.8).
  • The Hawks rank 103rd in assists per game (13.0) while the Big Red rank 164th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
  • Cornell ranks 175th in rebounds per game (34.3) while Hartford ranks 177th in rebounds allowed per game (39.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Big Red have scored an average of 48.8 points per game (8.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 53.6 points per game (8.4 below their season average).
  • The Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.2, up from 3.1 for the season.