Cornell Big Red vs Princeton Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/25
Betting on today’s Big Red and Tigers game? Catch the action at Jadwin Gymnasium in Princeton, NJ, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 159.5 points, and Princeton is favored by -2.5 vs. Cornell in a Ivy League conference matchup.
CORNELL BIG RED VS PRINCETON TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Princeton Tigers -2.5
This game will be played at Jadwin Gymnasium at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 25th.
WHY BET THE PRINCETON TIGERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Tigers.
- Not only will Princeton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 159.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Do the Big Red Have a Shot at a Win at Princeton?
Cornell Big Red Recent Game/Games
Cornell’s season record fell to 8-6 after a narrow 83-82 home loss to Brown on Monday. The Big Red entered the game as -8.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.
Cornell led 49-43 at halftime but were outscored 40-33 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 165 exceeded the O/U line of 154.5.
Cornell’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 64.7% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 74.5%. They connected on 24 of 33 two-point attempts (72.7%) and 9 of 18 threes, though they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 7 of 16 (43.8%).
Aaron Cooley led the way with 28 points, shooting 10 of 12 from the field and 3 of 3 from deep. Jake Fiegen also went 3 for 3 from three-point range, finishing perfect from the field overall. Cornell dished out 17 assists, with AK Okereke and Nazir Williams each contributing 4.
Cornell’s defense struggled in their previous game, allowing 83 points on 64% shooting from the field. The Big Red gave up 33 field goals on 51 attempts, including 72% shooting from inside the arc, as the opposing team hit 24 of their 33 two-point attempts.
From beyond the arc, Cornell’s defense allowed 9 threes on 18 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. They did manage to limit damage from the free-throw line, where the other team shot just 43%, making 7 of 16 attempts. Cornell also gave up 4 offensive rebounds.
Will the Tigers Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games
Princeton improved to 12-4 on the season with a 71-67 win over Columbia on Monday. The Tigers were -7 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the O/U line of 153.5.
Princeton’s comeback was the story of the game. After trailing 33-15 at halftime, they exploded for 56 points in the 2nd half while holding Columbia to 34 points.
Princeton’s offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting just 35.2% from the field. They connected on 14 of 41 three-point attempts, hitting 34.1% from beyond the arc, while their two-point shooting was 11 of 30 (36.7%). The Tigers were efficient at the free-throw line, making 7 of 9 attempts for 77.8%.
Caden Pierce led the way with 21 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 50.0% overall and 60.0% from three-point range (3/5). Xaivian Lee added 19 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists, despite shooting just 30.8% from the field and 23.1% from deep (3/13).
Princeton’s defense held their opponent to 67 points, allowing them to shoot just 35% from the field. The Tigers limited their opponent’s two-point shooting to 36% on 11/30 shooting.
From beyond the arc, Princeton’s opponent made 14 of 41 attempts, shooting 34%. They also went 7/9 from the free-throw line, hitting 77% of their foul shots. Princeton gave up 18 offensive rebounds.