| MATCHUP | Cornell Big Red | Samford Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-5 | 5-6 |
| Where | Pete Hanna Center, Homewood, AL | |
| When | Sunday, December 7, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Samford Bulldogs Preview
Samford has a 4-6 record this season and is sitting on the 7th place of the Southern conference. They have a 1-1 Home record and is coming off a 83-57 away loss against VCU. Their previous three games were a loss against Utah Valley by 89-45, a win against Georgia State by 78-63 and a loss against New Mexico State by 81-72.
Offensively, Samford averages 72 points per game, while allowing 79.6 points per game defensively. The Bulldogs shoot with 39% from the field and grab 36 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.1 assists per game. They average 2.6 blocks per game and 4.7 steals per game defensively. Josh Booth leads Samford in scoring, with an average of 17.3 points per game, while shooting with 36.3% from the field and 89.1% from the free throw line.
Cornell Big Red Preview
Cornell has a 5-4 record this season and is sitting on the 4th place of the Ivy League. They have a 2-4 Away record and is coming off a 93-80 away loss against Towson. Their previous three games were a loss against George Mason by 99-81, a win against Bucknell by 101-72 and a win against Mississippi State by 114-70.
Offensively, Cornell averages 91.2 points per game, while allowing 85 points per game defensively. The Big Red shoot with 51% from the field and grab 36 rebounds per game, while dishing out 21.6 assists per game. They average 2.8 blocks per game and 6.2 steals per game defensively. Cooper Noard leads Cornell in scoring, with an average of 19.9 points per game, while shooting with 50.9% from the field and 85.4% from the free throw line.
Cornell Big Red @ Samford Bulldogs Betting Trends: December 7, 2025
Why the Samford Bulldogs will win
- Samford has won 13 of its last 14 home games against non-Conference opponents.
- Cornell has lost three of its last four road night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Samford has won the first half in 30 of its last 36 games at Pete Hanna Center.
Why the Cornell Big Red will win
- Samford has lost each of its last five night games.
- Samford has lost the first half in nine of its last 10 night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Samford’s last seven games have produced a total of 161 or fewer points.
- Seven of Cornell’s last eight road games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 168+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Samford ranks T35th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.9).
- Samford ranks 35th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (12.2%).
- Cornell ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (21.6).
- Cornell ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (14.0).
Cornell vs Samford Prediction
In this Cornell vs Samford Prediction, Cornell is coming as -2.5 road favorites. Cornell has a slightly better record this season and are playing against a Samford team that has been mediocre at home and coming into this matchup in poor form, with a 1-3 record in its last 4 games. Both teams have been bad against the spread, but Cornell has a superior offense, scoring almost 20 points per game more than Samford and have a +6.2 point differential, compared to Samford’s -7.6 point differential. The edge here is with the road team, so take Cornell and lay the points on the road.