Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Robert Morris vs Cornell NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Ithaca.
Robert Morris vs Cornell Prediction
Betting on today's Colonials and Big Red game? Catch the action at Newman Arena in Ithaca, NY, as the Big Red hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Cornell as the -9.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 152.5 points.
Robert Morris vs. Cornell Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Robert Morris Colonials at Cornell Big Red
- Where: Ithaca at Newman Arena
- Date: Thursday, November 21st
- Betting Odds CORNEL -9.5, ROBMS +324 | CORNEL -426 O/U 152.5
Colonials Preview: Can the Colonials Lock in a Win at Ithaca?
Robert Morris Colonials Recent Game/Games
On Sunday, November 17th, the Colonials secured a 73-62 home win over the Privateers. Entering the game as 10-point favorites, Robert Morris covered the spread with the victory.
Robert Morris led 35-27 at halftime and added 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The total points for the game were 135, falling short of the 141.5 O/U line.
Colonials Offense Breakdown
Robert Morris put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 42.3% from the field and 32.1% from three-point range (9/28). Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they hit 54.2% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Colonials connected on 71.4% of their shots, going 20/28.
James White led the way with 26 points and 8 rebounds, playing all 40 minutes. DJ Smith added 20 points, hitting 4 of 8 from deep, while Alvaro Folgueiras contributed 19 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 60% overall and 50% from three. The Colonials grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists in the win.
Colonials Team Defense
Robert Morris held their opponent to 62 points, with a 42% shooting performance from the field. The Colonials gave up 13 two-point baskets on 24 attempts, resulting in a 54% shooting percentage.
From beyond the arc, Robert Morris allowed 9 threes on 28 attempts, a 32% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 20 shots, shooting 71%.
Big Red Preview: Will the Big Red Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
Cornell improved to 3-1 on the season with an 81-71 win over Lafayette on Saturday. The Big Red were -10.5 favorites at home but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 152, right on the O/U line.
Cornell led 33-31 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Lafayette 48-40. While they got the win, bettors who backed Cornell to cover the spread were left disappointed.
Big Red Offense Breakdown
Cornell's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field and 43.5% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.4%, and they also connected on 19 of 27 free throws, good for 70.4%.
Guy Ragland Jr. led the way with 16 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc. Jake Fiegen and Caleb Williams each added 15 points, with Williams knocking down 4 of 5 threes and Fiegen hitting 3 of 4 from deep.
Big Red Team Defense
Cornell's defense gave up 71 points, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 48% success rate.
From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 10 of 23 threes, shooting 43%. Cornell also sent them to the line 27 times, where they made 19 free throws, 70% overall.
Colonials vs Big Red Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across the Colonials last ten road games, the team averaged 70 points per game while allowing 80. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 2-8 straight-up.
- In their last ten games at home, the Big Red have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 78 points per game in this stretch.
- The last three games that Robert Morris was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 0-3 straight up.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Big Red have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
Robert Morris vs Cornell Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Robert Morris +9.5 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.