Cornell vs Syracuse Picks and Prediction – 11/28/2024

The Cornell Big Red stays on the road up north Wednesday with the game in Syracuse against the Syracuse Orange. Cornell has four wins and two losses on the year following a 16 point road victory against Iona in their last outing. Offensively Cornell has been phenomenal this season averaging 83.2 points on 47.5% shoot from the floor. Defensively Cornell has been good enough allowing 76 points per game overall and gave up to 68 in their victory against Iona. Stay up to date with our College Basketball Picks.

Jake Flefen leads Cornell this season averaging 15.5 points per game. AK OKerekei averages 11.5 points and a team high 4.5 assists. Cooper Noard averages 10.8 points per game this season. Nazir Williams averages 9.4 points per game, while DJ Nix chips in 6.2 points. Big man Guy Ragland Jr averages 8.8 points and a team leading 7.7 rebounds per game.

The Syracuse Orange come into Wednesday with three wins and two losses on the year riding a 2 game skid following the five point loss to Texas Tech. Offensively Syracuse has been mediocre this season averaging 80.8 points on 45. 2% shooting from the floor but have averaged just 70 points per game during their two losses. Defensively Syracuse has been mediocre as well allowing 79.6 points per game after giving up 79 against Texas Tech.

Offensively Syracuse was mediocre in their last outing scoring 74 points on 41.5% from the floor. The Orange did win the rebounding battle by 9 but turned the ball up for 12 times leading to the loss. JJ Starling leads Syracuse this season averaging 21.4 points per game. Chris Bell averages 15.2 points and Eddie Lampkin Jr chips in 12.6 points per game to go along with a team high 3.8 assists. Donnie Freeman is 4th on the roster averaging 9.8 points per game and leads the team, pulling in 8.6 rebounds.

Despite the struggles Syracuse is the better team in this matchup and will do the work on Wednesday. Look for the Orange to end their recent ski as they get the win and cover at home against Cornell. Take Syracuse to control this game on both sides of the ball as they thrive in front of their home fans doing enough to get the victory. Final Score Prediction, Syracuse Orange win and cover 78-63.