Cornell Big Red vs La Salle Explorers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Cornell vs La Salle NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Philadelphia.

Cornell vs La Salle Prediction

Looking to win big? The Big Red and Explorers face off at 6:30 ET on ESPN+. The Explorers are hosting the game at John Glaser Arena in Philadelphia, PA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have La Salle as the -4.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 155.5 points.

Cornell vs. La Salle Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Cornell Big Red at La Salle Explorers
Where: Philadelphia at John Glaser Arena
Date: Tuesday, November 12th
Betting Odds LASAL -4.5, CORNEL +161 | LASAL -199 O/U 155.5

Big Red Preview: Can Cornell Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?

Cornell Big Red Recent Game/Games

Cornell pulled off a narrow 88-86 win over Samford on Friday, November 8th, in a home game where they entered as +2.5 point underdogs. The Big Red not only secured the win but also covered the spread.

After leading 50-39 at halftime, Cornell allowed 47 points in the second half while scoring 38. The total points for the game reached 174, surpassing the over/under line of 167.5.

Big Red Offense Breakdown

Cornell put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field. They connected on 60% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.6% on 10-of-35 shooting. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%.

The Big Red grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists. Jake Fiegen and Collin Holloway led the team with 21 points each, while AK Okereke and Rylan Jones added 16 points apiece. Julian Brown and Trey Fort contributed 14 points, with Fort also pulling down 9 rebounds.

Big Red Team Defense

Cornell's defense gave up 86 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field on 28 of 65 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 60% shooting, as the other team went 18 for 30 on two-point shots.

From three-point range, Cornell's defense held the opposition to 28% shooting, as they made 10 of 35 attempts. The other team also went to the free-throw line 33 times, hitting 22 for 66%. Cornell gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.

Explorers Preview: Will the Explorers Find a Way to Win at Home?

La Salle Explorers Recent Game/Games

La Salle opened their season with an 81-60 win over Lafayette on Saturday, November 9th. Playing at home, the Explorers entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 141, surpassing the over/under line of 132.5.

La Salle took control early, leading 45-28 at halftime. They scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32, maintaining their lead and securing the win.

Explorers Offense Breakdown

La Salle put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 44.3% from the field and 35% from beyond the arc. They connected on 20 of 26 free throws for a 76.9% mark, and their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%.

Jahlil White was a standout, hitting 6 of 7 shots and grabbing 13 rebounds. Andrés Marrero led the team with 18 points, hitting 4 of 9 threes, while Devin Hines added 17 points in just 17 minutes.

Explorers Team Defense

La Salle's defense held their opponent to 60 points, despite allowing them to shoot 44% from the field on 27/61 shooting. Inside the arc, the Explorers gave up 20 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.

From three-point range, La Salle's defense allowed 7 made threes on 20 attempts, a 35% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 20 free throws, shooting 76%. La Salle gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.

Big Red vs Explorers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Big Red last ten road games, the team averaged 78 points per game while allowing 78. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 5-5 straight-up.
La Salle has a 0-3 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 63 points per game while allowing 71. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Big Red have a straight up record of 3-7 and an ATS mark of 6-4.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Explorers have a strong straight up record of 5-0. In addition, their ATS record was 3-1-1 in these scenarios.