Cornell vs Princeton Prediction 3/2/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Cornell vs Princeton prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, March 2nd at Newman Arena in Ithaca, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Cornell Big Red Betting Preview

The Cornell Big Red are 15-10 (7-5) this year after they defeated Penn by a score of 90-62 in their last game. Cornell led 63-27 at halftime and they put it on cruise control in the second half in the win. The Big Red shot 47.8% from the field, 42.5% on three pointers, and 64.3% on free throws in the game. Cooper Noard led Cornell with 19 points and one rebound, while Jake Fiegen added 16 points and two assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Big Red defeated Brown by a score of 85-81, but lost to Yale by a score of 92-88 before that. Cornell has lost four of their last six games and they are currently in the top four of the Ivy League standings with a 7-5 record. Cornell has scored 83.8 points per game and they have allowed 77.4 points against per game, while also averaging 35.1 rebounds and 18.8 assists per game this season. Nazir Williams is averaging 14.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, while Cooper Noard is averaging 13.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game this year. Cornell is shooting 49% from the field, 74.8% on free throws, and 36.5% on three pointers this season. 

Princeton Tigers Betting Preview

The Princeton Tigers are 18-9 (7-5) this season after they defeated Colombia by a score of 73-68 in their last game. Princeton led 34-33 at halftime and added 39 points in the second half to secure the win. The Tigers shot 41.9% from the field, 37% on three pointers, and 84.6% on free throws in the game. Xaivian Lee led Princeton with 21 points and nine rebounds, while Blake Peters added 18 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Tigers lost to Dartmouth by a score of 76-61, but did beat Harvard by a score of 76-71 before that. Princeton has lost three of their last five games and they are currently tied with Cornell in the Ivy League standings with a 7-5 record. Princeton has scored 73.6 points per game and they have allowed 71.5 points against per game, while also averaging 34.6 rebounds and 14.8 assists per game this year. Xaivian Lee is averaging 16.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game, while Caden Pierce is averaging 11.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game this year. Princeton is shooting 43% from the field, 71.3% on free throws, and 35.5% on three pointers this season. 

Why Cornell will beat Princeton

• The home team has won four of Cornell’s last five games.
• Princeton has lost three of its last four games at Newman Arena at Bartels Hall.
• Princeton has lost the first half in each of its last four games at Newman Arena at Bartels Hall.

Why Princeton will beat Cornell

• Princeton has won 27 of its last 33 day games.
• Cornell has lost four of its last five day games at Newman Arena at Bartels Hall.
• Cornell has lost the first half in each of its last three day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

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Cornell vs Princeton Prediction 

Cornell comes into this matchup looking for their third straight win and they will be at home for this game. The Big Red have scored 85+ points in three straight games, but they have also had defensive struggles this season, as they have allowed 81+ in three of their last four. Cornell is shooting 49% from the field this season, while Princeton is shooting just 43% from the field. The Tigers have won two of their last three games, but they have been very inconsistent in the last three weeks. Princeton won the first meeting with Cornell by a score of 85-76 and with Cornell playing at a very fast pace, I think we will see plenty of more points here. Take the over in this game.