Cornell Big Red vs Illinois State Redbirds Prediction

The Illinois State Redbirds will beat the Cornell Big Red. The Cornell Big Red will cover the spread, and the total will go over.

When evaluating each team’s scoring efficiency, the Redbirds average 74.9 PPG, while the Big Red excel with 83.4 PPG. Illinois State, however, boasts a solid field goal percentage of 48.0% compared to Cornell’s impressive 49.9%. Despite this, the Redbirds’ ability to control the tempo and limit the Big Red’s opportunities will be crucial. While Illinois State has a slightly lower three-point shooting percentage of 37.7% compared to Cornell’s 37.1%, their defensive strategy is likely to create disruption and limit the Big Red’s offensive rhythm.

On the assist front, Illinois State averages 14.1 APG, a mark that shows they can effectively distribute and create scoring opportunities. Cornell leads this category at 18.0 APG, demonstrating their aptitude for making quick ball movements. However, Illinois State’s rebounding, with an average of 29.5 RPG versus Cornell’s 31.3 RPG, indicates a slight edge for the Big Red in controlling the boards. As the game progresses, I expect Illinois State’s experience in high-pressure scenarios to lead them to a hard-fought victory, while Cornell’s offensive output will ensure that the total score exceeds expectations. Overall, both teams will shoot well enough to push the score over, making this a compelling matchup to watch.