Cornell Big Red vs California Golden Bears Betting Picks & Predictions
In this non-conference matchup, a team from the east coast will travel west to face off against a team from California. Cornell is coming off a strong road victory over Army,
Game outlook
In this non-conference matchup, a team from the east coast will travel west to face off against a team from California. Cornell is coming off a strong road victory over Army, while California suffered a home loss to Stanford. The all-time series between the teams is tied at one win apiece, with Cornell securing a victory in their most recent meeting in 1992. California is currently the favorite to win, opening at -7 in the betting lines.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Big Red +170 | Golden Bears -100
Spread: Big Red +7 (-110) | Golden Bears -7 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 166 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that California will win straight-up is 50%.
Cornell Big Red
Cornell recently secured their second consecutive victory by defeating Army on the road, improving their overall record to 6-3 for the season. In their game against Army, the Big Red dominated with an 11-0 run at the end of the first half, ultimately winning with a significant 49-32 lead at halftime. Cornell's strong offense was showcased by their 55.9% shooting from the field and 19 of 35 three-pointers made. The team's top scorer, Nazir Williams, contributed 20 points in the win. In terms of overall statistics, Cornell ranks 34th in the nation for scoring offense, averaging 84.2 points per game. The team excels in rebounding and assists, leading the nation in the latter category. Defensively, however, they rank below average by allowing 75.4 points per game. Alongside Williams, players such as Cooper Noard, Jake Fiegen, and Guy Ragland Jr. provide strong offensive contributions. Overall, Cornell shoots 48.7% from the field and is considered a proficient free throw shooting team. Their power ranking places them at 109, with the team ranking 63rd in offense and 260th in defense. Offensively, they have strong field goal and free throw percentages, as well as effective three-point shooting. Defensively, they perform well in limiting three-pointers and rebounding, though there is room for improvement in field goal and free throw percentages allowed.