Lafayette Leopards vs Cornell Big Red NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Leopards and Big Red. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Big Red at Newman Arena in Ithaca, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Cornell as the -6.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 149.5 points.

LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS VS CORNELL BIG RED BETTING PICK

The Pick: Cornell Big Red -6.5

This game will be played at Newman Arena at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.

WHY BET THE CORNELL BIG RED:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Big Red.
• Not only will Cornell pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Will the Leopards Find a Way to Win on the Road?

Lafayette Leopards Recent Game/Games

Lafayette pulled off a narrow 65-63 win over Penn on Tuesday, November 12th, at home. Entering the game as +2.5 point underdogs, the Leopards not only secured the victory but also covered the spread.

After leading 29-23 at halftime, Lafayette allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The total points for the game were 128, falling short of the 141.5 O/U line.

Lafayette’s offense put up 65 points in their latest game, shooting 40.7% from the field. They connected on 45% of their threes, hitting 9 of 20 attempts, while their two-point shooting lagged at 38.2% (13/34). Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%.

Caleb Williams led the way with 17 points, knocking down 4 threes on 8 attempts, and Ethan Roberts added 14 points and 7 assists. Nick Spinoso contributed 13 points, shooting 55.6% from the field, and also grabbed 7 rebounds.

Lafayette’s defense held their opponent to 63 points, with a 40% shooting performance from the field (22/54). They limited two-point attempts effectively, allowing just 13 makes on 34 tries, which is 38% shooting.

From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 45%, hitting 9 of 20 three-point attempts. Lafayette also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws, a 70% success rate. The Leopards gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Can the Big Red Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

Cornell Big Red Recent Game/Games

Cornell dropped their recent game against La Salle, losing 93-77 on Tuesday, November 12th. The Big Red were +3 point underdogs heading into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 170, exceeding the over/under line of 157.5.

After trailing 47-39 at halftime, Cornell couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 38 points while allowing 46.

Cornell’s offense put up 77 points in their latest game, shooting 46.8% from the field. Their two-point shooting was particularly impressive, connecting on 68.6% of their attempts (24/35), while struggling from beyond the arc, hitting just 18.5% (5/27).

Corey McKeithan led the way with 25 points, shooting 52.6% overall, though he was just 1/5 from three-point range. Jacob Beccles was efficient, hitting 6 of 7 shots, including his only three-point attempt.

Despite Cornell’s defensive struggles, they managed to put up 93 points in their last game. The Big Red shot 50% from the field, making 31 of their 61 attempts.

From two-point range, Cornell hit 24 of 43 shots, good for 55%. They also went 7/18 from beyond the arc, shooting 38%. At the free-throw line, they made 24 of 33 attempts, a 72% success rate. Cornell also gave up 14 offensive rebounds.