Cornell Big Red vs Michigan State Spartans NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/29

The Cornell Big Red will travel to East Lansing to take on the Michigan State Spartans on Monday, December 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET. This non-conference game will be held at the Breslin Center and will be broadcast on FS1. The Spartans, ranked #9 in the nation, are the favorites in this game.

Cornell enters the game with a 6-5 record, while Michigan State boasts an 11-1 record. The Big Red are given a +27.5 spread, indicating they are the underdogs. Meanwhile, the Spartans have a -27.5 spread. The over/under for this game is set at 156.5 points. Fans can expect a competitive game as these two teams meet on the court.

Cornell Big Red vs Michigan State Spartans Game Day Info

• Sport: College Basketball
• Teams: Cornell Big Red vs Michigan State Spartans
• Venue: Breslin Center, East Lansing MI
• Date: Monday, December 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
• Betting Odds: Michigan State -27.5 (-113), Cornell +27.5 (-112)

Cornell Big Red Team Preview

The Cornell Big Red are heading into their next game with a 6-5 record this season. They have shown they can score, averaging 90.4 points per game. However, their defense has struggled, with only 2.8 blocks and 6.1 steals per game.

In recent games, Cooper Noard has been a standout player. He scored 25 points in their recent win against Albany and has been consistent throughout the season. Noard averages 20.6 points per game and has a strong shooting percentage of 52.8% from the field.

Despite their scoring ability, Cornell needs to work on turnovers and fouls. They average 12.9 turnovers and 20 fouls per game. Improving these areas could help them achieve better results in their away games, where they currently hold a 3-5 record.

Michigan State Spartans Team Preview

The Michigan State Spartans have had a strong season so far. They have a record of 11-1, with a 9-1 record at home. Their recent games show a pattern of winning, having secured victories against teams like Oakland and Toledo.

Offensively, the Spartans score an average of 78 points per game. They have a solid field goal percentage of 46.1%. Their rebounding game is strong, with 42.7 rebounds per game, ranking them 19th in the nation.

Key players like Jaxon Kohler and Coen Carr have been instrumental. Kohler averages 13.9 points per game and 10.3 rebounds. Carr contributes with 11.6 points per game and plays nearly 29 minutes each game.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Cornell at +27.5 (-112) looks promising. Cornell scores 90.4 points per game, ranking them 18th in the nation. Michigan State scores 78.0 points per game. With such a high-scoring offense, Cornell could keep the game closer than the spread suggests.

For the over/under pick, consider the over at 156.5 (-113). Cornell’s offense is strong, with an effective field goal percentage of 60.6%. Michigan State also scores well, with 78.0 points per game. Both teams’ scoring abilities suggest a total score that could exceed 156.5 points.