Brown Bears vs Cornell Big Red Matchup

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

Brown vs Cornell Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bears and Big Red. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Big Red at Newman Arena in Ithaca, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 154.5 points, and Cornell is favored by -8.5 vs. Brown in a Ivy League conference matchup.

Brown vs. Cornell Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Brown Bears at Cornell Big Red
Where: Ithaca at Newman Arena
Date: Monday, January 20th
Betting Odds CORNEL -8.5, BROWN +273 | CORNEL -349 O/U 154.5

Bears Preview: Can Brown Pull Off A Win at Newman Arena?

Brown Bears Recent Game/Games

The Bears fell to 7-7 on the season after an 80-67 home loss to Harvard on Saturday. Brown entered the game as -4.5 favorites but couldn't cover the spread.

After trailing 35-34 at halftime, Brown allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. The total points for the game reached 147, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.

Bears Offense Breakdown

In their last game, the Brown Bears put up 67 points, shooting 41.7% from the field. They connected on 42.3% of their threes, going 11-for-26, and had an effective field goal percentage of 50%.

Kino Lilly Jr. led the way with 22 points, hitting 4-of-7 from deep. Chandler Pigge added 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Louis Lesmond was perfect from three, hitting both of his attempts and finishing with 15 points.

Bears Team Defense

Brown's defense gave up 80 points in this one, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field on 25 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, Brown held them to 41% shooting, as they connected on 14 of 34 two-point shots.

From three-point range, Brown's defense allowed 11 made threes on 26 attempts, a 42% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 6, shooting 54%. Brown gave up 18 offensive rebounds in the game.

Big Red Preview: Will the Cornell Defense Show Up at Home?

Cornell Big Red Recent Game/Games

Cornell improved to 8-5 on the season with an 86-76 road win over Penn on Saturday. The Big Red entered the game as -7.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the over/under line of 158.5.

Cornell took control early, leading 42-31 at halftime. They scored 44 points in the second half, while allowing 45 points to Penn.

Big Red Offense Breakdown

Cornell put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.8%. They connected on 55.3% of their two-point attempts and hit 37.5% from beyond the arc, going 9 for 24. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 17 of 18 for a 94.4% success rate.

Ethan Roberts led the way with 26 points, shooting 60% from the field and 3 of 5 from three-point range. Cooper Noard added 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep and shooting 66.7% overall. Sam Brown also contributed, going 6 of 8 from the field for 15 points.

Big Red Team Defense

Despite Cornell's defensive efforts, they couldn't contain their opponent, allowing 76 points on 48% shooting. The Big Red gave up 20 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, resulting in a 54% shooting percentage from inside the arc.

Cornell's defense also allowed 8 three-pointers on 21 attempts, with the opponent shooting 38% from deep. From the free-throw line, Cornell's opponent went 12/18, hitting 66% of their foul shots. The Big Red limited second-chance opportunities, allowing just 1 offensive rebound.

Bears vs Big Red Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their three previous road games, Brown has an ATS mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 55 points per game.
Although Cornell has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 7-3. The team averaged 82 points per game in these games.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Bears have gone 7-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 6-4.
Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Cornell has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 7-3 straight up.