Cornell vs Michigan State Prediction 12/29/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Cornell vs Michigan State prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, December 29th at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Cornell Big Red Betting Preview

The Cornell Big Red are 6-5 this season after they defeated Albany by a score of 83-75 in their last game. Cornell trailed 34-29 at halftime, but scored 54 points in the second half to get the comeback win. The Big Red shot 47% from the field, 52% on three pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. Cooper Noard led Cornell with 25 points and two rebounds, while Jake Fiegen added 15 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Cornell lost to Samford by a score of 93-90 and Towson by a score of 93-80. The Big Red have scored 90.4 points per game with 36.2 rebounds and 21.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 84.8 points against per game this season. Cooper Noard is averaging 20.6 points and 3.7 rebounds per game, while Jake Fiegen is averaging 14.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per game for the Big Red. Cornell is shooting 49.4% from the field, 72.7% on free throws, and 41.6% on three pointers this season. 

Michigan State Spartans Betting Preview

The Michigan State Spartans are 11-1 this year after they defeated Oakland by a score of 79-70 in their last game. Michigan State led 39-36 at halftime and they were able to get the win, but they struggled to pull away from Oakland. The Spartans shot 46% from the field, 27% on three pointers, and 74% on free throws in the game. Coen Carr led MSU with 22 points and seven rebounds, while Carson Cooper added 15 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Michigan State defeated Toledo by a score of 92-69 and Penn State by a score of 76-72. The Spartans have scored 78.0 points per game with 42.7 rebounds and 19.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 63.3 points against per game this season. Jaxon Kohler is averaging 13.9 points and 10.3 rebounds per game, while Coen Carr is averaging 11.6 points and 4.9 rebounds per game for the Spartans. Michigan State is shooting 46.1% from the field, 74.1% on free throws, and 35.7% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Michigan State Spartans will win

• Michigan State has won each of its last 13 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Cornell has lost each of its last three night games.
• Cornell has lost the first half in each of its last four road games against AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Cornell’s last eight games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 158+ points.
• Sixteen of Michigan State’s last 17 games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.

Cornell vs Michigan State Prediction 

Michigan State comes into this matchup looking for their fourth straight win, but they will look for a much better effort than they had last time out. The Spartans are 6-1 at home and they are shooting 46% from the field, but they rebound the ball very well. Cornell is 3-5 on the road and they play zero defense, but their offense is very strong. The Big Red is shooting 49% from the field and they have scored at least 80 points in five straight. We have seen Cornell go over this number in five straight, so give me the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 157.5