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Cornell Big Red vs. La Salle Explorers: Undefeated Teams Set to Face Off in Highly Anticipated Matchup

The Cornell Big Red are currently 2-0 and looking to continue their perfect start to the season as they hit the road to face the La Salle Explorers, who are also 2-0 and have been dominant at home. With both teams showing promise early in the season, this matchup is expected to be highly competitive. The La Salle Explorers are the current betting favorites, opening at -5 with the current line at La Salle -3. Stay tuned to see our prediction for the Cornell Big Red vs. La Salle Explorers game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Big Red +130 | Explorers -151
• Spread: Big Red +3 (-110) | Explorers -3 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 156.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that La Salle will win straight-up is 60%.

Cornell vs La Salle Stats

Cornell Big Red

The Cornell Big Red have started their season strong with two home games, averaging 91 points per game despite struggling with three-point shooting. Sophomore guard Jake Fiegen has been a standout player, leading the team with 19 PPG on impressive shooting percentages. In their last game against the Samford Bulldogs, Fiegen's last-second three-pointer secured an 88-86 victory. Currently ranked 16 in offense and 267 in defense, Cornell is showing promise early in the season. They excel in field goal shooting but struggle with turnovers defensively, ranking highly in free throw percentage on both ends of the court. Moving forward, the Big Red look to continue their balanced play and aim for success in the Ivy League.

La Salle Explorers Analysis

The La Salle Explorers have started the season with a 2-0 record, showcasing a strong defensive performance by holding opponents to just 56 points per game. The backcourt duo of Jahlil White and Corey McKeithan has been leading the team in scoring with 15 points each, while the smaller lineup has proven to be effective. In their recent victory over Lafayette, the Explorers held their opponents to 30% shooting from three and only allowed 15 free throws. The team ranks #203 in offense, averaging 73 points per game, and #215 in defense, giving up 73.06 points per game. They have a power ranking of 89 and have a 1-0 record against Cornell. On offense, they shoot 42.97% from the field, 72.31% from the free-throw line, and 34.65% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow 44.59% shooting from the field, 71.70% from the free-throw line, and 35.23% from three-point range. The team averages 34.61 rebounds, 14.67 offensive assists, and 9.58 turnovers per game. On defense, they average 37.42 defensive rebounds, 13.42 defensive assists, and 10.82 turnovers per game.

La Salle vs. (Opponent): A Highly Anticipated Matchup Between Two Undefeated Teams

These two programs have not competed against each other since 2009, with only two meetings in their history, resulting in a challenging game to predict early in the season. The La Salle Explorers' defense is notably strong, allowing an average of 56 points per game, positioning them among the top 30 college basketball teams. Both teams have started the season with a 2-0 record and possess deep rosters. Therefore, the outcome of this game is uncertain. However, considering the Explorers' home advantage and their strong performance against untested teams, they are expected to emerge victorious in a closely contested matchup.

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