Cornell vs Yale Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 17

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  • Yale is a -9.5 point favorite vs Cornell
  • Total (Over/Under): 175.5 points
  • Cornell / Yale TV channel: ESPN+

The Cornell Big Red visit John J. Lee Amphitheater to take on the Yale Bulldogs on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in New Haven, CT.

Yale is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).

The Cornell vs. Yale Over/Under is 175.5 total points.

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Cornell vs. Yale Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Cornell vs Yale Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Yale will win this college basketball game with 76.3% 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 61.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Cornell has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 28 games (+10.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Cornell has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 28 games (+9.10 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Cornell have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 28 games (+8.50 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Cornell has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.30 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Yale has hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 29 games (+9.50 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Yale has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 13 games at home (+8.20 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Yale has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.40 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Yale has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.00 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Yale has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+0.90 Units / 3% ROI)

Cornell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cornell has a 4-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.9 Units / -41.12% ROI).

  • 5-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.45 Units / -17.78% ROI
  • 10-3 when betting the Over for +6.7 Units / 46.85% ROI
  • 3-10 when betting the Under for -8 Units / -55.94% ROI

Yale Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Yale has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI).

  • 10-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.8 Units / 1.9% ROI
  • 8-5 when betting the Over for +2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI
  • 5-8 when betting the Under for -3.8 Units / -26.57% ROI

Cornell Offensive 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 allowed opponents to shoot 42% (763/1,827) last season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Yale has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (1,106/2,654) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Yale has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (1,869/4,481) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Yale Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cornell forced 12.8 turnovers per game (372 turnovers/29 games) last season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 10.9

Cornell allowed 8.4 made three-pointers per game last season — 4th highest among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 8.2

Cornell allowed opponents to shoot 44% (778/1,758) last season — 4th highest among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Cornell has forced 12.2 turnovers per game (183 turnovers/15 games) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 11.1

Cornell 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 allowed opponents to shoot 42% (763/1,827) last season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Yale has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (1,106/2,654) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Yale has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (1,869/4,481) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Yale Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cornell forced 12.8 turnovers per game (372 turnovers/29 games) last season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 10.9

Cornell allowed 8.4 made three-pointers per game last season — 4th highest among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 8.2

Cornell allowed opponents to shoot 44% (778/1,758) last season — 4th highest among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Cornell has forced 12.2 turnovers per game (183 turnovers/15 games) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 11.1


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