Cornell vs Army Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/8/24

In this article, we will formulate a Cornell vs Army prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 8th at Christl Arena in West Point, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Cornell Big Red Betting Preview

The Cornell Big Red are 5-3 this year after they defeated Colgate by a score of 84-57 in their last game. Cornell led 54-32 at halftime and held Colgate to just 25 points in the second half for the win. The Big Red shot 57.9% from the field, 48.1% on three-pointers, and 71.4% on free throws in the game. Nazir Williams led Cornell with 22 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Big Red lost to Syracuse by a score of 82-72 but did beat Iona before that. Cornell has scored 81.9 points per game and they have allowed 74.4 points per game, while also averaging 36 rebounds and 20.1 assists per game this season. Cooper Noard is averaging 12.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game, while Cornell is shooting 47.8% from the field, 73.8% on free throws, and 33.7% on three-pointers this year. 

Army Black Knights Betting Preview

The Army Black Knights are 5-3 this season after they defeated Le Moyne in triple overtime by a score of 103-100 in their last game. Army couldn’t hold onto a slim halftime lead, but they scored 30 points in three overtimes for the win. The Black Knights shot 40.2% from the field, 25.6% on three-pointers, and 79.3% on free throws in the game. Jalen Rucker led Army with 34 points and 13 rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Black Knights defeated a non-D-1 team but did lose to Manhattan by a score of 80-79 before that. Army has scored 83.9 points per game and they have allowed 75 points per game, while also averaging 40.8 rebounds and 18.4 assists per game this season. Jalen Rucker is averaging 19.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game, while Army is shooting 46.2% from the field, 69.7% on free throws, and 34.6% on three-pointers this year.

Why Army Will Beat Cornell

• Army has won each of its last four home games.

Why Cornell Will Beat Army

• Cornell has won each of its last nine day games against non-conference opponents.
• Army has lost each of its last six day games against non-conference opponents.
• Army has lost the first half in seven of its last nine day games.

Cornell vs Army Prediction 

Army comes into this game after a triple-overtime win over Le Moyne and they will have the home-court advantage here. The Black Knights are scoring nearly 84 points per game, but they have had some defensive issues. Cornell has alternated wins and losses over their last seven games and they are also not very good defensively. I think we are going to see a very fast-paced game with plenty of points, so I like the over here.