Cornell vs Yale Prediction 3/14/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Cornell vs Yale Prediction for this Ivy League Semifinal on Saturday, March 14th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Yale Bulldogs Preview

The Yale Bulldogs have a 23-5 overall record and an 11-3 record in the Ivy League. They are coming off a 78-53 win against Princeton and their previous three games were a 60-54 road win against Columbia, a 72-69 road loss against Cornell and a 74-70 win against Penn.

Offensively, Yale averages 81.5 points per game, while allowing 70.2 points per game defensively. The Bulldogs shoot with 50% from the field and grab 34.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16 assists per game. They average 3.1 blocks per game and 5.5 steals per game defensively.

Nick Townsend leads Yale in scoring, with an average of 16.5 points per game, while shooting with 50.9% from the field and 79.9% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 7.5 rebounds and a team-high 4.1 assists.

Cornell Big Red Preview

The Cornell Big Red have a 15-12 overall record and an 8-6 record in the Ivy League. They are coming off a 111-90 road win against Dartmouth and their previous three games were an 86-80 win against Brown, a 72-69 win against Yale and a 73-54 loss against Harvard.

Offensively, Cornell averages 88.9 points per game, while allowing 83.2 points per game defensively. The Big Red shoot with 50% from the field and grab 35.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 21.2 assists per game. They average 2.8 blocks per game and 6.1 steals per game defensively.

Cooper Noard leads Cornell in scoring, with an average of 18.5 points per game, while shooting with 51.1% from the field and 90% from the free throw line. Kaspar Sepp is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.6 per game. Jacob Beccles leads the team in assists with 3.1 per game.

Cornell Big Red @ Yale Bulldogs Betting Trends: March 14, 2026

Why the Yale Bulldogs will win

• Yale has won each of its last 10 day games played at neutral venues.
• Cornell has lost each of its last three day games at Newman Arena at Bartels Hall.
• Yale has won the first half in each of its last nine day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Why the Cornell Big Red will win

• Yale has lost four of its last five games at Newman Arena at Bartels Hall.
• Cornell has won four of its last five day games.
• Cornell has won the first half in each of its last three games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Yale’s last 11 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 165 or fewer points.
• Eight of Cornell’s last nine games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 158 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Yale ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (10.9).
• Yale ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (123.0).
• Cornell ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (21.2).
• Cornell ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (13.0).

Cornell vs Yale Prediction

In this Cornell vs Yale Prediction, Yale is coming as -3.5 favorites. Yale has a better overall record but both teams have been in very good form lately, as they are 7-1 and 7-3 in their last 8 and 10 games respectively. Yale is just 2-8 ATS in its last 10 and both teams split wins in their two regular season meetings. Cornell has more wins away from home this season and since they have already won Yale outright once this season, I expect them at least to keep this one close. Take Cornell and get the +3.5 points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Cornell +3.5