Cornell Big Red vs Syracuse Orange Betting Picks & Predictions
Cornell is on the road playing Syracuse at the JMA Wireless Dome stadium on Saturday, 12/17/2022 @ 3:00pm EST. Syracuse -9 was the opening favorite and current line is
Game outlook
Cornell is on the road playing Syracuse at the JMA Wireless Dome stadium on Saturday, 12/17/2022 @ 3:00pm EST. Syracuse -9 was the opening favorite and current line is Syracuse -9.5.
In an in-state matchup at JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday, the (7-2) Cornell Big Red will take on the (7-4) Syracuse Orange. In their most recent game, the Big Red lost 107-105 at Miami. In their last game, the Orange defeated Monmouth 86-71 at home. The two teams met last season, with Syracuse winning 80-68. The Orange will be seeking their 96th victory in the 127th meeting between the two teams.
The University of Cornell is a fast-paced, high-scoring institution
The Big Red average 85.1 points on 49.8 percent shooting, making them one of the most explosive offenses in the nation. Those marks rank 11th and 19th, respectively, in the country. Cornell is also fast-paced, averaging 72.7 possessions per game (27th). According to KenPom, Cornell's offensive efficiency rating, adjusted for schedule, ranks just 104th.
Despite this, the Big Red were able to score 105 points on 51.9 percent shooting at Miami in their last game. At halftime, Cornell trailed 66-52, but rallied to score 53 points in the second half, falling just one basket short. It was the team's first loss since a 79-77 loss at Boston College in the season opener. Greg Dolan led the Big Red with 19 points and six assists, while Nazir Williams and Chris Manon each had 18 points.