Cornell vs Yale Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 21

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  • Yale is a -9.5 point favorite vs Cornell
  • Total (Over/Under): 160.5 points
  • Cornell / Yale TV channel: ESPN+

The Cornell Big Red visit John J. Lee Amphitheater to take on the Yale Bulldogs on Feb. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in New Haven, CT, USA.

Yale is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-115).

The Cornell vs. Yale Over/Under is 160.5 total points.

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Cornell vs. Yale Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Cornell+9.5 -105O 160.5 -115+375
Yale -9.5 -115U 160.5 -105-500

Cornell vs Yale Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Yale will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Cornell vs Yale Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Yale will cover the spread with 54.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Cornell have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.50 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Cornell has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.30 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Cornell has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.40 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Cornell has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 16 away games (+2.45 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Cornell has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+2.40 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Yale has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 15 games at home (+11.65 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Yale has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 30 games (+10.99 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Yale has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.50 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Yale have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 30 games (+7.95 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Yale has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 15 games at home (+7.05 Units / 6% ROI)

Cornell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cornell has a 10-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 11-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.35 Units / -21.66% ROI
  • 11-8 when betting the Over for +2.2 Units / 10% ROI
  • 8-11 when betting the Under for -4.1 Units / -18.64% ROI

Yale Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Yale has a 14-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+7.35 Units / 31.82% ROI).

  • 15-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.1 Units / 3.84% ROI
  • 12-8 when betting the Over for +3.2 Units / 13.85% ROI
  • 8-12 when betting the Under for -5.2 Units / -22.51% ROI

Cornell Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cornell shot 64% from inside the arc (467/725) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Cornell is shooting 63% from inside the arc (764/1,208) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Cornell shot 64% from inside the arc (467/725) last season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 54%

Cornell is shooting 63% from inside the arc (764/1,208) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 54%

Yale Offensive Stats & Trends:

Yale has averaged 10.2 offensive rebounds per game (224 rebounds/22 games) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 8.8

Yale has averaged 83.0 points per game (1,826 points/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 76.0

Yale had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (472 assists/ 307 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Yale has an eFG% of 56% this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 53%

Cornell Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 stole the ball 245 times last season — most among Ivy League Teams

Cornell has averaged 24.5 defensive rebounds per game (540 rebounds/22 games) this season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Cornell has 389 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd most among Ivy League Teams

Yale Defensive Stats & Trends:

Yale averaged 25.9 defensive rebounds per game (829 rebounds/32 games) last season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Yale has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,280/3,112) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Yale has averaged 26.7 defensive rebounds per game (587 rebounds/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Yale has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (517/1,285) this season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 44%


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