Cornell vs Yale Prediction 1/17/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Cornell vs Yale prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th at the John J. Lee Amphitheater in New Haven, Connecticut. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Cornell Big Red Betting Preview

The Cornell Big Red are 7-8 (0-2) this season after they lost to Dartmouth by a score of 102-91 in their last game. Cornell trailed 55-51 at halftime and they allowed 47 more points in the second half in the high scoring loss. The Big Red shot 48% from the field, 28% on three pointers, and 83% on free throws in the game. Jake Fiegen led Cornell with 33 points and six rebounds, while Cooper Noard added 26 points and four assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Cornell lost to Columbia by a score of 104-99, but did defeat a non-D1 team by a score of 133-65 before that. The Big Red have scored 94.3 points per game with 37.3 rebounds and 23.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 87.9 points against per game this season. Cooper Noard is averaging 19.9 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, while Jake Fiegen is averaging 16.2 points and 5.1 rebounds per game for the Big Red. Cornell is shooting 49.8% from the field, 75.1% on free throws, and 41.4% on three pointers this season. 

Yale Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Yale Bulldogs are 12-3 (1-1) this year after they lost to Princeton by a score of 76-60 in their last game. Yale was tied at 22 at halftime, but they allowed 54 points in the second half for the loss. The Bulldogs shot 35% from the field, 17% on three pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. Nick Townsend led Yale with 13 points and five rebounds, while Samson Aletan added 11 points and eight rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Yale defeated Brown by a score of 70-53, but did lose to Alabama by a score of 102-78 before that. The Bulldogs have scored 83.7 points per game with 35.5 rebounds and 16.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.3 points against per game this season. Nick Townsend is averaging 16.3 points and 7.5 rebounds per game, while Isaac Celiscar is averaging 12.9 points and 4.9 rebounds per game for the Bulldogs. Yale is shooting 49.8% from the field, 77.0% on free throws, and 40.3% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Yale Bulldogs will win

• Cornell has lost each of its last 11 games at John J. Lee Amphitheater against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Yale has won 19 of its last 20 games against the Ivy League at John J. Lee Amphitheater.
• Cornell has lost the first half in nine of its last 11 games at John J. Lee Amphitheater against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Yale’s last 17 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at John J. Lee Amphitheater have produced a total of 167 or fewer points.
• Thirty-one of Cornell’s last 37 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 174 or fewer points.

Cornell vs Yale Prediction 

Cornell comes into this matchup looking for their first conference win of the season, but they play zero defense, as they have allowed 102+ points in three of their last four games. The Big Red are shooting 50% from the field and they score a lot of points, but can’t get many stops. Yale has lost two of their last three games and only scored 60 points against Princeton last time out. The Bulldogs are shooting 50% from the field, but they have allowed 76+ in three of their last four. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 176.5