The Lafayette Leopards (2-3) go head-to-head with the Cornell Big Red (3-3) at the Kirby Sports Center. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Cornell Big Red at Lafayette Leopards Betting Prediction
The Big Red are trying to rebound after their 91-74 loss to the Connecticut Huskies in their last outing. Connecticut’s 13.8 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Cornell, who had a mark of 23.3. The Huskies’ mark was better than their season average of 17.3, while the Big Red’s was above their season average of 16.7. Matt Morgan was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 11-for-15 shooting.
The last time the Leopards were in action, they defeated the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, 80-76. The Leopards were 8-10 from the free throw line (80.0 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 11.2 (better than their season average of 21.5). Alex Petrie was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 9-for-15 shooting from the field.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Lafayette should have a significant edge. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Leopards offense ranks 71st in that metric at 0.535, while the Cornell defense ranks 268th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.520).
The Big Red won the sole contest against the Leopards last season, 80-71. The Big Red had a much better turnover percentage (11.5 vs. 16.5) and had a better free throw rate (0.194 vs. 0.150).
Cornell Big Red vs. Lafayette Leopards ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Cornell ranks 27th in assists per game (16.1) while Lafayette ranks 254th (12.4).
The Big Red rank 118th in three pointers attempted per game (23.2) while the Leopards rank 265th in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
Lafayette ranks 178th in rebounds allowed per game (35.2) while Cornell ranks 255th (36.8).
The Big Red rank 260th in steals per game (5.2) while the Leopards rank 301st (4.1).
Lafayette ranks 160th in blocks per game (3.3) while Cornell ranks 166th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
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