Colgate vs Cornell Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Colgate vs Cornell

The Colgate Raiders battle the Cornell Big Red, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, November 20.

There’s a generous line of -4.5 when it comes to Cornell in their meeting with Colgate. The -105 that they cover the spread has plenty of juice and our prediction is it will happen.

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Colgate Raiders triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Siena Saints were beaten 72-69.

Cornell Big Red were winners last time out. It was a 86-73 home victory against Army Black Knights.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cornell beat Colgate when the teams last met. It was a 84-57 scoreline. Cornell have won four on the spin against Colgate. They’ve also claimed 4 wins in the past 6 head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Cornell	2-2	350	337	13	1-0	1-2	2W
Colgate	2-3	361	384	-23	1-1	1-2	1W

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Colgate vs Cornell Prediction & Picks

We dive into the top Colgate vs Cornell betting angles, including our main match prediction, best correct score play and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

Cornell should be able to cover the -4.5 betting line in this college matchup. We’re confident of a strong showing and a bet against the spread could be the best play at -105.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert basketball predictions, our handicappers also analyze the latest college hoops stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Colgate vs Cornell stats:

• The -4.5 line has been covered by Cornell in 5 consecutive games at home.
• The -4.5 line has been covered by Cornell in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -4.5 line has been covered by Cornell in 12 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Colgate in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Colgate in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -4.5 line has been covered by Cornell in 4 consecutive games against Colgate.

Cornell -4.5 Probability

The best betting sites suggest there’s a 51.3% chance of our pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

Cornell -4.5 @ -105 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Colgate 75 - 83 Cornell

There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on Cornell to achieve a 83-75 victory should give bettors a good run for their money.

Colgate vs Cornell Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

It’s no surprise to find the Moneyline either uncompetitive or not available with many sportsbooks. However, there is a spread where favorites Cornell and their opponents feature and bettors can work out where the value lies.

The spread is calculated to be 4.5, while total points comes in at 164.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you’re going for Under 164.5, this outcome can be backed at -105.

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Moneyline

Colgate

-

Cornell

-

Point Spread

Colgate +4.5

-115

Cornell -4.5

-105

Total Points

Under 164.5

-105

Over 164.5

-115

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Colgate Stats

Cornell Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 144.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 153.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 164.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 164.5 on the Road: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.20 pts and allowed 73.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.80 pts and allowed 80.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 169.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 164.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 164.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 164.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 89.80 pts and allowed 79.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 90.90 pts and allowed 73.80 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Ivy League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Yale	3-1	357	293	64	1-1	2-0	1L
Columbia	3-1	273	263	10	2-0	1-1	2W
Harvard	4-2	436	392	44	2-1	2-1	1L
Penn	2-2	361	336	25	2-0	0-2	1W
Cornell	2-2	350	337	13	1-0	1-2	2W
Princeton	2-3	368	391	-23	2-0	0-3	2L
Dartmouth	1-3	321	310	11	1-2	0-1	1W
Brown	1-4	338	362	-24	1-3	0-1	1W

Patriot League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
American	2-3	411	403	8	2-0	0-3	1L
Lehigh	2-3	346	342	4	2-0	0-3	1W
Navy	2-3	373	369	4	1-1	1-2	1L
Colgate	2-3	361	384	-23	1-1	1-2	1W
Boston University	2-3	346	373	-27	1-1	1-2	2L
Bucknell	2-3	341	372	-31	1-1	1-2	3L
Loyola Maryland	2-4	450	433	17	2-2	0-2	2L
Lafayette	1-4	352	404	-52	1-1	0-3	3L
Army	1-4	333	407	-74	1-2	0-2	4L
Holy Cross	1-4	317	403	-86	0-0	1-4	1L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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