The No. 1 seed Yale Bulldogs (21-7, 13-1 Ivy League) are favored by 5.5 points against the No. 2 Cornell Big Red (18-10, 9-5 Ivy League) in the championship game of the Ivy League tournament on Sunday at 12 p.m. ET, live on ESPN2. The winner earns an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament bracket. The point total in the matchup is set at 157.5.
Check out all the Latest NCAA Basketball Betting Previews!
Yale Cover -5.5 vs Cornell -108
Yale vs. Cornell betting lines
- Yale moneyline odds to win: -235
- Cornell moneyline odds to win: +193
- Spread: Yale (-5.5)
- Total: 157.5
Yale statistics, trends and more
Recent trends
- On offense, the Bulldogs have had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 80.1 points per contest over that span compared to the 81.4 they’ve racked up over the course of this season.
- Yale has been slightly better on the defensive end of the floor of late, allowing 68.8 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 69.2 it has surrendered per game this year.
- The Bulldogs’ last 10 outings have seen them make 6.6 three-pointers per game while shooting 35.7% from deep. Both numbers are below their 2024-25 averages of 7.4 makes and 38%.
Yale betting records this season
- ATS Record: 17-10-0 (Home: 7-3-0; Away: 8-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 11-9-0 (As Favorite: 14-9-0; As Underdog: 3-1-0)
- O-U-P: 13-14-0 (Home: 3-7-0; Away: 8-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 20-3 (Home: 10-0; Away: 7-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 (11th in nation) | 40.1 (17th) | 35.6 (25th) | 28.5 (35th) | 16.3 (30th) | 9.8 (46th) |
Need to know more about sports betting before you put down a wager on Yale vs. Cornell? Here’s everything you need to know about how to bet.
Cornell statistics, trends and more
Recent trends
- The Big Red have fared worse offensively in their past 10 games, tallying 83.7 points per contest, 1.4 fewer points their than season average of 85.1.
- Cornell is giving up 78.3 points per game in its previous 10 games, compared to its season average of 77.1 points allowed.
- The Big Red are draining 12 treys per game in their previous 10 games, which is 0.8 more than their average for the season (11.2). Likewise, they own a better three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (37.7%) compared to their season average from three-point land (37.5%).
Cornell betting records this season
- ATS Record: 16-10-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 9-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 11-7-0; As Underdog: 5-3-0)
- O-U-P: 15-11-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 8-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-6 (Home: 6-4; Away: 5-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-4 (Home: 1-1; Away: 2-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.9 (fourth in nation) | 44.8 (241st) | 32.4 (154th) | 30.8 (158th) | 19.1 (second) | 11.4 (212th) |
BetDecider Team
The BetDecider team brings you the most current sports betting content, with expert insights and tips. Our aim is that you can make an informed betting decision, including best odds and exclusive sportsbook offers, to maximize your betting experience.
