Cornell (10-5) vs Brown (8-7)
Game Info: Monday, January 20, 2025 at 2:00 pm (Newman Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Cornell -8.5 — Over/Under: 154.5
In this article, we will formulate a Brown vs Cornell prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, January 20th at Newman Arena in Ithaca, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Brown Bears Betting Preview
The Brown Bears are 8-7 (0-2) this year after they lost to Harvard by a score of 80-67 in their last game. Brown trailed 35-34 at halftime and they allowed 45 points in the second half in the loss. The Bears shot 41.7% from the field, 42.3% on three-pointers, and 54.5% on free throws in the game. Kino Lilly Jr. led Brown with 22 points and four assists, while Alexander Lesburt Jr. added 14 points and five rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Bears lost to Yale by a score of 79-58 but did beat a non-D-1 team by a score of 98-57 before that. Brown has lost four of their last five games, but they did win the previous six games. Brown has scored 71.9 points per game and they have allowed 71.4 points per game, while also averaging 36.7 rebounds and 15.1 assists per game this season. Kino Lilly Jr. is averaging 19.1 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game, while Landon Lewis is averaging 13.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game. Brown is shooting 44.5% from the field, 64.3% on free throws, and 34.7% on three-pointers this season.
Cornell Big Red Betting Preview
The Cornell Big Red are 10-5 (2-0) this season after they defeated Penn by a score of 86-76 in their last game. Cornell led 42-31 at halftime, but they were outscored 45-44 in the second half in the win. The Big Red shot 48.4% from the field, 37.5% on three-pointers, and 94.4% on free throws in the game. Cooper Noard led Cornell with 19 points and four rebounds, while AK Okereke added 15 points and four assists in the game.
Prior to that win, the Big Red defeated Columbia by a score of 94-83 and a non-D-1 team by a score of 123-71. Cornell has won three games in a row, six of their last eight, and they are one of three undefeated teams in the Ivy League. Cornell has scored 86.9 points per game and they have allowed 76.8 points per game, while also averaging 35.3 rebounds and 20.3 assists per game this season. Nazir Williams is averaging 14.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, while Cooper Noard is averaging 13.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game. Cornell is shooting 51% from the field, 75.2% on free throws, and 36.9% on three-pointers this year.
Why Cornell will beat Brown
- Cornell has won each of its last six home day games against the Ivy League.
- Brown has lost four of its last five day games.
- Brown has lost the first half in six of its last seven games.
Why Brown will beat Cornell
- Brown has won seven of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Cornell has lost three of its last four games at Newman Arena at Bartels Hall.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Cornell’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 157+ points.
- Eight of Brown’s last nine games have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
Brown vs Cornell Prediction
Cornell comes into this matchup looking for their fourth win in a row and they will be at home for this contest. The Big Red are shooting 51% from the field and they are scoring nearly 87 points per game this year. Cornell has a very good offensive attack, but their defense has allowed at least 76 points in four of their last five games. Brown has lost four games in a row against D-1 teams and they are shooting just 44.5% from the field this season. The Bears have also had issues on defense, but they are only scoring 71.9 points per game on the year. I really don’t like either defense in this matchup and I think Cornell is going to play at an incredible pace, so give me the over here.