California vs Cornell Prediction 12-10-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a California vs Cornell prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, December 10th at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

California Golden Bears Betting Preview

The California Golden Bears are 6-3 this year after they lost to Stanford by a score of 89-81 in their last game. California trailed 47-31 at halftime but did score 50 points in the second half in the loss. The Golden Bears shot 42.3% from the field, 38.1% on three-pointers, and 81.3% on free throws in the game. Andrej Stojakovic led California with 25 points and three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Golden Bears lost to Missouri by a score of 98-93 but did win the previous four games before that. California has scored 81.4 points per game and they have allowed 76.1 points per game, while also averaging 37.4 rebounds and 10.8 assists per game this season. Andrej Stojakovic is averaging 19.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while California is shooting 47.4% from the field, 73.6% on free throws, and 37% on three-pointers this year. 

Cornell Big Red Betting Preview

The Cornell Big Red are 6-3 this season after they defeated Army by a score of 103-84 in their last game. Cornell led 49-32 at the half and they won the second half by a total of 54-52 in the win. The Big Red shot 55.9% from the field, 54.3% on three-pointers, and 72.7% on free throws in the game. Nazir Williams led Cornell with 20 points and three assists in the victory. 

Prior to that game, the Big Red defeated Colgate by a score of 84-57 but did lose to Syracuse before that. Cornell has scored 84.2 points per game and they have allowed 75.4 points per game, while also averaging 35.8 rebounds and 20.9 assists per game this season. Nazir Williams is averaging 13.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, while Cornell is shooting 48.8% from the field, 73.8% on free throws, and 36.3% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Cornell will beat California

• California has lost six of its last seven games when playing with a rest advantage.
• The road team has won four of Cornell’s last five games.
• The road team has won the first half in four of Cornell’s last five games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of California’s last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Haas Pavilion have produced a total of 164 or fewer points.
• Thirteen of Cornell’s last 14 games against the Atlantic Coast Conference Conference have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.

California vs Cornell Prediction 

California comes into this game with the home-court advantage, but they have lost two games in a row and have allowed 89 and 98 points in those two games. The Golden Bears are scoring over 81 points per game, but their defense has really let them down. Cornell has won three of their last four games but did lose by 10 on the road to Syracuse. The Big Red are very similar to California, as they also struggle to get stops on defense. I think we are going to see plenty of points in this matchup, but I will side with Cornell and the points.