Cornell vs Yale Odds & Predictions: Can Yale Clinch 2025 Ivy League Final?
Basketball players battling for possession
Yale (-5.5) faces Cornell in the 2025 Ivy League championship game at Paul Bailey Pizzitola Sports Center, with tipoff set for 12:00 pm ET on Sunday, March 16.
Game Odds Overview:
- Yale: -5.5 (-228 ML)
- Cornell: +5.5 (+185 ML)
- Total: 158.5
The Bulldogs dominated the Ivy League this season with a 13-1 conference record, including two high-scoring victories over Cornell (103-88 and 92-88).
Key Team Statistics:
- Yale (21-7, 16-10-1 ATS): #105 defense efficiency (KenPom)
- Cornell (18-10, 17-10 ATS): #62 offense, #262 defense (KenPom)
- Cornell's current form: 5 straight wins, averaging 92.8 PPG
Analysis: Cornell's balanced offense features five starters averaging 10.5-14.7 PPG, with four shooting over 39% from three. Yale's duo of James Poulakidas (19.0 PPG) and Nick Townsend (15.3 PPG) have dominated previous matchups, but Cornell's hot streak and offensive firepower make them an attractive underdog pick.
Best Bet: Cornell moneyline (+185)
- Strong offensive momentum
- Balanced scoring attack
- Previous close game against Yale
- Value in underdog odds
Both regular-season matchups exceeded the current total of 158.5, with Cornell showing they can keep pace with Yale's scoring. The Big Red's recent form (six straight ATS wins) and multi-faceted offense make them a solid value play at +185.
Betting record: 51-38 (+9.07 units)