Cornell vs Samford Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 7

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  • 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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Cornell-1.5 -105O 164.5 -110-118
Samford +1.5 -115U 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 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 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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