- Cornell is a -1.5 point favorite vs Samford
- Total (Over/Under): 164.5 points
- Cornell / Samford TV channel: ESPN+
The Cornell Big Red visit Pete Hanna Center to take on the Samford Bulldogs on Dec. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Homewood, AL.
Cornell is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).
The Cornell vs. Samford Over/Under is 164.5 total points.
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Cornell vs. Samford Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Cornell | -1.5 -105 | O 164.5 -110 | -118 |
| Samford | +1.5 -115 | U 164.5 -110 | -102 |
Cornell vs Samford Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Cornell will win this college basketball game with 54.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Cornell vs Samford Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Cornell will cover the spread with 51.8% confidence for today’s game.
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Cornell Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Cornell has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 28 games (+10.80 Units / 33% ROI)
- Cornell have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 28 games (+10.75 Units / 33% ROI)
- Cornell has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 16 away games (+9.70 Units / 55% ROI)
- Cornell has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 28 games (+5.70 Units / 9% ROI)
- Cornell has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.30 Units / 13% ROI)
Samford Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Samford has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 33 games (+9.90 Units / 27% ROI)
- Samford has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 13 games at home (+8.60 Units / 57% ROI)
- Samford has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.90 Units / 2% ROI)
Cornell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Cornell has a 2-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.6 Units / -52.27% ROI).
- 4-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- 6-2 when betting the Over for +3.8 Units / 43.18% ROI
- 2-6 when betting the Under for -4.6 Units / -52.27% ROI
Samford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Samford has a 4-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.6 Units / -23.53% ROI).
- 4-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.3 Units / -12.55% ROI
- 4-6 when betting the Over for -2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI
- 6-4 when betting the Under for +1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI
Cornell Offensive Stats & Trends:
Samford averaged 86.4 points per game (2,937 points/34 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 75.0
Samford has 20.7 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 18.6
Samford averaged 1.40 points per shot (2,937 points/2,099 shots) last season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Samford has averaged 83.2 points per game (6,321 points/76 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 75.0
Samford Offensive Stats & Trends:
Cornell has made 14.0 three-pointers per game this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 8.1
Cornell has an eFG% of 62% this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%
Cornell has an eFG% of 59% since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 53%
Cornell shot 64% from inside the arc (467/725) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
Cornell Defensive Stats & Trends:
Samford averaged 86.4 points per game (2,937 points/34 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 75.0
Samford has 20.7 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 18.6
Samford averaged 1.40 points per shot (2,937 points/2,099 shots) last season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Samford has averaged 83.2 points per game (6,321 points/76 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 75.0
Samford Defensive Stats & Trends:
Cornell has made 14.0 three-pointers per game this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 8.1
Cornell has an eFG% of 62% this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%
Cornell has an eFG% of 59% since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 53%
Cornell shot 64% from inside the arc (467/725) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
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