The Cornell Big Red (9-13) will look to end their five-game home losing streak in a matchup against the Dartmouth Big Green (8-14), who are on their own seven-game road losing streak. Action starts at 7:00 pm ET on Friday, Feb. 19.
The Big Red are hoping to rebound after their 92-84 loss to Penn in their last game. Matt Morgan finished with 28 points to lead the game. The Big Green, meanwhile, are coming off an 87-70 win against Brown in their last game. Evan Boudreaux had a good game and claimed his eighth double-double of the season, posting 25 points and 13 rebounds.
Morgan has really been playing well recently for the Big Red, averaging 22.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.0 steal, 0.6 blocks, and 2.6 three-pointers over the last five games. Boudreaux has also been hot in the same span, averaging 22.8 points, 11.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.6 steals, and 1.2 three-pointers while leading the Big Green.
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Big Red won the first game 77-73. Morgan had a stellar game with 32 points, one rebound, two blocks, and three three-pointers.
The Big Red come into this game 9-13 Straight Up (SU) and 6-9 Against The Spread (ATS). The Cornell defense has been on fire lately, allowing an average of 70.5 points per game, well under their season average of 78.5. The Big Red are 41st in the country in steals with 7.7 per game.
In the other locker room, Dartmouth has a SU record of 8-14 and an ATS record of 5-8. The Dartmouth defense has allowed an average of 79.3 points per game during the last 10 games, higher than their season average of 70.1.
In their previous meeting this season, Cornell beat Dartmouth, bringing its SU record to 7-3 over Dartmouth in their most recent games. Furthermore, Cornell holds the advantage ATS with a record of 8-2. Dartmouth held the edge in field goals, rebounds, and three-pointers two times, while Cornell was never able to do so in their most recent five games.
Predictions: SU Winner – Dart, ATS Winner – Dart
Notes
The Cornell Big Red average 73.9 possessions per game and .976 points per possession, while the Dartmouth Big Green earn fewer possessions (68.8) but more points per possession (1.037).
The Cornell Big Red average an effective field goal percentage of 48.9% this season. The Dartmouth Big Green have a subpar record of 2-13 when opponents have an eFG% of 48.9% or greater.
On average, the Cornell Big Red attempt 25.0 three point field goals per game and the Dartmouth Big Green attempt 16.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, both teams have losing records; Cornell is 7-12 and Dartmouth is 1-3.
On average, Cornell makes 7.7 steals per game. Dartmouth is a poor 4-7 when it gives up at least 7 steals.
