Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Cornell vs Syracuse NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Syracuse.
Cornell vs Syracuse Prediction
Looking to win big? The Big Red and Orange face off at 7:00 ET on ACC. The Orange are hosting the game at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 163.5 points, and Syracuse is favored by -8.5 vs. Cornell.
Cornell vs. Syracuse Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Cornell Big Red at Syracuse Orange
- Where: Syracuse at JMA Wireless Dome
- Date: Wednesday, November 27th
- Betting Odds SYRA -8.5, CORNEL +279 | SYRA -353 O/U 163.5
Big Red Preview: Can the Big Red Grab a Win in Syracuse?
The Big Red improved to 5-1 on the season with an 84-68 win over Iona on Monday. Cornell was favored by 1.5 points and covered the spread with the win.
After leading 45-39 at halftime, Cornell’s defense stepped up, allowing just 29 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. The game’s total points of 152 fell just under the O/U line of 157.
Big Red Offense Breakdown
Cornell's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 84 points with a field goal percentage of 48.2%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.7%, thanks in part to hitting 40.6% of their three-point attempts, connecting on 13 of 32 from deep. At the free-throw line, they were nearly automatic, making 17 of 20 for 85%.
The Big Red dished out 22 assists, with Adam Njie Jr. leading the way with 6. Cooper Noard led the team in scoring with 20 points, shooting 42.9% from three, while Jake Fiegen hit 4 of 6 from beyond the arc, finishing with 15 points. Guy Ragland Jr. also contributed, hitting 2 of 3 from deep and adding 8 rebounds.
Big Red Team Defense
Defensively, Cornell held their opponent to 68 points on 40% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 50% success rate.
Cornell's perimeter defense was strong, limiting their opponent to just 4 made threes on 21 attempts, a 19% shooting performance. From the free-throw line, their opponent shot 63%, making 12 of 19 attempts.
Orange Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for the Orange?
Syracuse dropped their recent game on Friday, November 22nd, falling 79-74 to Texas Tech on the road. The Orange entered the game as +12 point underdogs but managed to keep it closer than expected.
After a 31-31 tie at halftime, Syracuse allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43 of their own. The game’s total points of 153 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 151.5.
Orange Offense Breakdown
Syracuse put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 41.5% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. They connected on 24 of 28 free throws, hitting 85.7% from the line, and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds, finishing with 8 assists.
J.J. Starling led the way with 27 points, shooting 60% overall and 40% from deep. Chris Bell added 22 points, hitting 3 of 8 threes, while Darrion Williams contributed 20 points, shooting 64.3% from the field.
Orange Team Defense
Despite Syracuse's defensive efforts, they allowed 79 points on 42% shooting from the field. The opposing team connected on 19 of 39 two-point attempts, shooting 48% inside the arc.
From three-point range, Syracuse's defense held the opposition to 33% shooting, with 8 made threes on 24 attempts. The Orange also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they hit 17 free throws, an 81% success rate.
Big Red vs Orange Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road games, Cornell has an ATS record of just 7-3. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 78 points per game.
- Across their last five home contests, Syracuse has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 75 points per game.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Big Red have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Orange have a straight up record of 8-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.
Cornell vs Syracuse Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Syracuse -8.5 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.