Yale Bulldogs vs. Cornell Big Red 2/23/24 NCAAB Betting Picks

Yale Bulldogs vs. Cornell Big Red 2/23/24 – As the Yale Bulldogs (17-7) prepare to face off against the Cornell Big Red (19-4) in an exciting NCAA Men’s Basketball game, the stakes are high for both teams. Scheduled for Friday, February 23, 2024, at 7:00 PM ET, this matchup at Newman Arena at Bartels Hall promises to be a thrilling contest. With both teams showcasing impressive records this season, fans and bettors alike are eagerly anticipating this game. For those looking into NCAAB betting picks today, this game is a prime candidate for analysis and predictions.

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Bulldogs	+1 -110	o153 -110	+110
Big Red	-1 -110	u153 -110	-130

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— Yale Men's Basketball (@YaleMBasketball) February 22, 2024

Danny Wolf (Forward) vs. Chris Manon (Guard)

Yale forward Danny Wolf is averaging 14.7 points, 9.8 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game while shooting 48.7% from the field. The senior uses his 6’8” frame to patrol the paint on both ends. However, Wolf has struggled against perimeter-oriented big men this season. He’ll need to play strong interior defense without getting pulled out to the three-point line.

Cornell guard Chris Manon is scoring 12.7 points per contest with a 33.3% clip from downtown. The junior hits timely shots and generates offense (3.2 assists per game) but can be turnover-prone at times (2.1 per game). Manon’s ability to take care of the basketball and efficiently run the Big Red’s offense will be key in this matchup.

This individual matchup will come down to whether Wolf can shut down driving lanes and force contested jumpers or if Manon can penetrate and either finish at the rim or kick out to open shooters. Cornell needs Manon’s playmaking while Yale relies heavily on Wolf for rebounding and shot blocking.

Yale Bulldogs Stats Analysis

The Bulldogs are a strong defensive team, holding opponents to just 68.8 points per game. They clean up on the defensive glass with 27.3 rebounds per contest. Yale’s calling card is tough, gritty defense – limiting high-percentage shots inside and then finishing the possession with a rebound. However, their offensive production leaves something to be desired. The Bulldogs average only 75.5 points per game on 46.6% shooting from the field and 73.3% from the charity stripe. For Yale to pull off a road upset, they’ll need much more efficient offense across the board along with their trademark staunch defense.

Cornell Big Red Stats Analysis

Cornell’s offense is among the nation’s elite, pouring in 83.6 points per game on 49.8% shooting. They bomb away from three-point land (10.2 makes per game) and shoot 72.2% on free throws. The Big Red can fill it up with impressive efficiency. Defensively, Cornell allows opponents to shoot 43.4% from the floor. They also commit a high number of fouls (18 per contest), yielding frequent trips to the free throw line. While their offense is high-octane, Cornell’s defense remains an issue coming into this matchup.

NCAAB Betting Odds: TBD, Over/Under: TBD

While the betting odds for the Yale Bulldogs vs. Cornell Big Red game are yet to be determined, the betting trends and team statistics provide valuable insights for bettors. Considering both teams’ performances, this game could be closely contested, making any betting decisions challenging yet exciting.

Trends

Yale Bulldogs Betting Trends

Yale are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Bulldogs are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread.
Yale are 7-6 in their road games against the spread.
The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Yale’ last 5 games.
The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Yale’ 7 last games at home.

Cornell Big Red Betting Trends

Cornell are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Big Red are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread.
Cornell are 4-8 in their road games against the spread.
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Cornell’ last 5 games.
The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Cornell’ 9 last games at home.