Cornell vs Yale Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Cornell vs Yale

The Cornell Big Red face the Yale Bulldogs, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, January 17.

177.5 points looks too big a number on the total line and we are therefore happy to play the -105 about Under when Cornell and Yale square off.

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Cornell Big Red lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Dartmouth Big Green 102-91.

Yale Bulldogs suffered a defeat in their last game. A 76-60 scoreline occurred on the road against Princeton Tigers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 90-84 in favor of Yale when they last played Cornell. Yale have four straight victories against Cornell. They’ve also claimed 7 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Yale	12-3	1255	1084	171	6-1	6-2	1L
Cornell	7-8	1414	1318	96	4-2	3-6	2L

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Cornell vs Yale Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Cornell vs Yale betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Game Prediction

We’re confident about the number of points to be scored when the teams take to the court in this college showdown. Therefore, the pick is Under 177.5 points which is available at -105.

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Key Cornell vs Yale stats:

• The 177.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Cornell games on the road.
• The 177.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Cornell games on the road.
• The 177.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 10 Yale games at home.
• The 177.5 line hasn’t been covered in 19 of the last 20 Yale games at home.

Under 177.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 51.3% chance of winning. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cornell 79 - 92 Yale

There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on Yale to enjoy a 92-79 winning scoreline.

Cornell vs Yale 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.

The favorites are 83% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with Yale priced at -476 to triumph in this college game. Cornell are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +360.

8.5 is the spread and 175.5 is the total points line. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. There’s the chance to back Under 175.5 at -105.

There are plenty of team props and game lines available for college basketball wagering, and we recommend checking out the top sportsbooks to find the bet that aligns with your prediction for the game.

Moneyline

Cornell

+360

Yale

-476

Point Spread

Cornell +8.5

-102

Yale -8.5

-120

Total Points

Under 175.5

-105

Over 175.5

-115

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Cornell Stats

Yale Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 185.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 178.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 177.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 177.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 96.90 pts and allowed 88.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 88.00 pts and allowed 90.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 154.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 177.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 177.5 at Home: Has not been covered in any of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.50 pts and allowed 72.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 84.40 pts and allowed 69.90 pts in the last 10 home games

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Ivy League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Yale	12-3	1255	1084	171	6-1	6-2	1L
Columbia	12-4	1296	1118	178	7-1	5-3	1L
Dartmouth	8-7	1198	1117	81	4-2	4-5	3W
Penn	8-7	1177	1144	33	7-1	1-6	1W
Harvard	8-8	1131	1087	44	4-2	4-6	1W
Cornell	7-8	1414	1318	96	4-2	3-6	2L
Brown	5-9	966	948	18	3-4	2-5	2L
Princeton	6-11	1181	1219	-38	6-3	0-8	3W

• 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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