Cornell vs Michigan State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 29

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  • Michigan State is a -26.5 point favorite vs Cornell
  • Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
  • Cornell / Michigan State TV channel: FS1

The Cornell Big Red visit Breslin Center to take on the Michigan State Spartans on Dec. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in East Lansing, MI.

Michigan State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -26.5 (-110).

The Cornell vs. Michigan State Over/Under is 156.5 total points.

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Cornell vs. Michigan State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Cornell+26.5 -110O 156.5 -1103300
Michigan State -26.5 -110U 156.5 -110-10000

Cornell vs Michigan State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Michigan State will win this college basketball game with 77.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Cornell vs Michigan State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Michigan State will cover the spread with 61.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Cornell have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 27 games (+9.75 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Cornell has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 27 games (+9.60 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Cornell has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 27 games (+8.10 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Cornell has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.30 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Cornell has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 27 games (+0.35 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Michigan State has hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 37 games (+21.00 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Michigan State has hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 37 games (+16.00 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Michigan State have covered the Spread in 23 of their last 37 games (+8.70 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Michigan State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 37 games (+5.00 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Michigan State has hit the Team Total Under in 14 of their last 23 games at home (+4.85 Units / 18% ROI)

Cornell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cornell has a 3-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.7 Units / -42.73% ROI).

  • 5-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 7-3 when betting the Over for +3.7 Units / 33.64% ROI
  • 3-7 when betting the Under for -4.7 Units / -42.73% ROI

Michigan State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Michigan State has a 5-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.6 Units / -12.12% ROI).

  • 11-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.4 Units / 1.49% ROI
  • 4-8 when betting the Over for -4.8 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 8-4 when betting the Under for +3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI

Cornell Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cornell has forced 12.0 turnovers per game (830 turnovers/69 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 10.9

Cornell has forced 12.5 turnovers per game (137 turnovers/11 games) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 11.3

Cornell averaged 24.6 defensive rebounds per game (713 rebounds/29 games) last season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Cornell has 495 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Ivy League Teams

Michigan State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Michigan State has made 6.4 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 8.0

Michigan State has 457 offensive rebounds at home since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among Big 10 Teams

Michigan State has averaged 1.29 points per shot (936 points/723 shots) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.38

Michigan State had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (549 assists/ 340 TOs) last season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Cornell Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cornell has forced 12.0 turnovers per game (830 turnovers/69 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 10.9

Cornell has forced 12.5 turnovers per game (137 turnovers/11 games) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 11.3

Cornell averaged 24.6 defensive rebounds per game (713 rebounds/29 games) last season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Cornell has 495 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Ivy League Teams

Michigan State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Michigan State has made 6.4 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 8.0

Michigan State has 457 offensive rebounds at home since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among Big 10 Teams

Michigan State has averaged 1.29 points per shot (936 points/723 shots) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.38

Michigan State had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (549 assists/ 340 TOs) last season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2


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