Yale at Cornell odds, picks and predictions
The Yale Bulldogs (17-7, 8-1 Ivy) head to Newman Arena to face the Cornell Big Red (19-4, 8-1) Friday at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Yale vs. Cornell odds as we make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Yale's impressive 10-game winning streak came to an end with a 73-62 defeat at Princeton Saturday. The Bulldogs fell short of covering as 4-point underdogs, and the Under (139.5) hit.
Junior G Bez Mbeng emerged as the leading scorer for Yale, contributing 18 points and securing 7 rebounds. However, the team struggled with ball security, committing 8 turnovers. Despite this setback, the Bulldogs remain in a tie with the Big Red for the top spot in the Ivy League.
Cornell secured its 9th victory in the last 10 games with an 89-80 win against Dartmouth Saturday. The Big Red failed to cover as 18-point home favorites, and the Over (144) cashed.
Senior G Chris Manon delivered an outstanding performance, achieving a season- and game-high 25 points while also contributing to Cornell's defensive efforts with 4 of the team's 9 steals. Additionally, guards Nazir Williams and Jake Fiegen each contributed 14 points.
Saturday will determine sole possession of the top spot in the Ivy League.
In a Feb. 10 meeting, Cornell covered as a 7.5-point road underdog in an 80-78 Yale win as the Over (155) cashed.
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Yale at Cornell odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 10:35 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Yale +108 (bet $100 to win $108) | Cornell -132 (bet $132 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Yale +1.5 (-105) | Cornell -1.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 155.5 (O: -111 | U: -115)
Yale at Cornell picks and predictions
Prediction
Cornell 81, Yale 76
Moneyline
BET CORNELL (-132).
The Big Red (-132) are a perfect 9-0 at home this season. They have also covered the spread at home in 4 of their last 5. Cornell still has to have a bitter taste in its mouth after losing on a Matt Knowling basket with just 3.2 seconds left on the clock. It must have revenge on its mind heading into this one Friday night.
Against the spread
PASS.
I'm going to pass on the spread and keep my bet to the ML with this one. This is going to be a tight one -- rather not have to worry about Cornell covering the 1.5 points.
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Over/Under
PASS.
Once again, I'm going to save my cash for the ML because I don't see an edge either way with this wager. Yes, these teams went over the 155 total in their 1st matchup, but not by much.
The Over is 10-9 in Yale and Cornell's last 20 games overall; 1 game was off the board. That seems like a coin flip to me.
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