| MATCHUP | Yale Bulldogs | Cornell Big Red |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 21-4 | 12-12 |
| Spread | -3.5 -105 | +3.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | -162 | +136 |
| Total | Over 165.5 (-108) | Under 165.5 (-112) |
| Where | Newman Arena, Ithaca, NY | |
| When | Friday, February 27, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPNU | |
In this article we will formulate a Yale vs Cornell prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, February 27th at Newman Arena in Ithaca, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Yale Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Yale Bulldogs are 21-4 (9-2) this year after they defeated Penn by a score of 74-70 in their last game. Yale trailed 40-35 at halftime, but they held Penn to just 30 points in the second half in the comeback win. The Bulldogs shot 44% from the field, 23% on three pointers, and 78% on free throws in the game. Isaac Celiscar led Yale with 16 points and 14 rebounds, while Trevor Mullin added 14 points and five assists in the win.
Prior to that game, Yale defeated Harvard by a score of 76-75 and Dartmouth by a score of 83-70. The Bulldogs have scored 83.0 points per game with 35.4 rebounds and 16.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.4 points against per game this season. Nick Townsend is averaging 16.5 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, while Isaac Celiscar is averaging 12.4 points and 5.7 rebounds per game for the Bulldogs. Yale is shooting 49.8% from the field, 76.6% on free throws, and 41.0% on three pointers this year.
Cornell Big Red Betting Preview
The Cornell Big Red are 12-12 (5-6) this season after they lost to Harvard by a score of 73-54 in their last game. Cornell trailed 25-24 at halftime and they were outscored 48-30 in the second half in the loss. The Big Red shot 36% from the field, 14% on three pointers, and 85% on free throws in the game. Anthony Nimani led Cornell with 18 points and four rebounds, while Cooper Noard added 11 points and four rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, Cornell lost to Penn by a score of 82-76, but did beat Princeton by a score of 89-65 before that. The Big Red have scored 88.8 points per game with 35.6 rebounds and 21.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 83.7 points against per game this season. Cooper Noard is averaging 18.4 points and 3.3 rebounds per game, while Jake Fiegen is averaging 16.6 points and 5.2 rebounds per game for the Big Red. Cornell is shooting 49.4% from the field, 74.3% on free throws, and 39.3% on three pointers this season.
Why the Cornell Big Red will win
- Cornell has won each of its last 14 Friday games at Newman Arena at Bartels Hall.
- Yale has lost three of its last four games at Newman Arena at Bartels Hall against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Yale has lost the first half in four of its last five games against the Ivy League.
Why the Yale Bulldogs will win
- Yale has won each of its last 10 Friday games.
- Cornell has lost four of its last five home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Cornell has lost the first half in three of its last four home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Yale’s last 10 road night games against the Ivy League have produced a total of 160 or fewer points.
- Eight of the last nine night games between Yale and Cornell at Newman Arena at Bartels Hall have produced a total of 162 or fewer points.
Yale vs Cornell Prediction
Yale comes into this matchup with a 9-2 record in conference play and they are on a lengthy winning streak, but they will be on the road here. The Bulldogs are shooting 50% from the field and they have scored 76+ in four of their last five. Cornell has dropped two in a row and while they are a high scoring team, they really struggle to get stops on defense. I know Yale is battling some injuries, but I like the Bulldogs here, as I don’t trust the Cornell defense at all.