The Yale Bulldogs (17-7, 8-1 Ivy) head to Newman Arena to face the Cornell Big Red (19-4, 8-1) Friday at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the'Yale vs. Cornell odds'as we make our expert'college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Yale’s impressive 10-game winning streak came to an end with a 73-62 defeat at Princeton Saturday. The Bulldogs fell short of covering as 4-point underdogs, and the Under (139.5) hit.
Junior G Bez Mbeng emerged as the leading scorer for Yale, contributing 18 points and securing 7 rebounds. However, the team struggled with ball security, committing 8 turnovers. Despite this setback, the Bulldogs remain in a tie with the Big Red for the top spot in the Ivy League.
Cornell secured its 9th victory in the last 10 games with an 89-80 win against Dartmouth Saturday. The Big Red failed to cover as 18-point home favorites, and the Over (144) cashed.