Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Cornell vs Army NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in West Point.
Cornell vs Army Prediction
Looking to win big? The Big Red and Black Knights face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Black Knights are hosting the game at Christl Arena in West Point, NY. Cornell is the -6.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Army. The over/under for the game is set at 154.5 points.
Cornell vs. Army Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Cornell Big Red at Army Black Knights
- Where: West Point at Christl Arena
- Date: Sunday, December 8th
- Betting Odds CORNEL -6.5, CORNEL -279 | ARMY +220 O/U 154.5
Big Red Preview: Does Cornell Have What it Takes on the Road?
Cornell Big Red Recent Game/Games
The Big Red improved to 4-3 on the season with an 84-57 road win over Colgate on Wednesday. Entering the game as -2.5 favorites, Cornell not only picked up the win but also covered the spread.
Cornell jumped out to a 54-32 lead in the first half and then clamped down defensively, holding Colgate to just 25 points in the second half while scoring 30 themselves. The game’s total points of 141 fell short of the O/U line of 153.
Big Red Offense Breakdown
Cornell's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points with a field goal percentage of 57.9%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 70.2%, thanks to 66.7% shooting from two-point range and 48.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 13 threes.
The Big Red dished out 26 assists, with Nazir Williams leading the way, scoring 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting, including 3-of-5 from deep. Cooper Noard added 19 points, connecting on 5 threes at a 62.5% clip.
Big Red Team Defense
Cornell's defense held their opponent to just 57 points, allowing them to shoot 42% from the field on 24 of 56 attempts. Inside the arc, the opponent connected on 19 of 36 shots, good for 52%.
From three-point range, Cornell limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 20 attempts, a 25% shooting performance. The opponent also went to the free-throw line 5 times, making 4 of those shots for 80%.
Black Knights Preview: Will the Black Knights Defense Show Up at Home?
Army improved to 3-3 on the season with a 103-100 win over Le Moyne on Tuesday. The Black Knights were slight -1 favorites going into the game and covered the spread. The combined points of 203 far exceeded the pre-game over/under line of 142.
Army led 31-30 at halftime, but the game opened up in the second half. They scored 42 points while allowing 43, leading to a high-scoring finish.
Black Knights Offense Breakdown
Army put up 103 points in their last game, despite shooting just 40.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46%, with a 52.1% mark on two-point attempts and 25.6% from beyond the arc. They connected on 23 of 29 free throws, good for 79.3%.
Jalen Rucker led the way with 34 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 11/29 overall and 5/15 from deep. Ryan Curry and Josh Scovens each added 24 points, with Curry hitting 4 threes at a 40% clip. Dwayne Koroma contributed 19 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 7/10 from the floor.
Black Knights Team Defense
Despite Army's defense allowing 100 points, they held the opposing team to 40% shooting from the field, with the Black Knights giving up 35 made baskets on 87 attempts. Inside the arc, Army's opponent shot 48%, converting 27 of their 56 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, Army limited their opponent to 25% shooting, with just 8 made threes on 31 attempts. However, Army's opponent was efficient from the free-throw line, hitting 22 of 24 attempts for 91%. The Black Knights also allowed 14 offensive rebounds.
Big Red vs Black Knights Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their last five road contests, Cornell has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 80 points per game.
- Army has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 90 points per game while allowing 90. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Black Knights have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
- The Big Red have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Cornell vs Army Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Army +6.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.