(14) Cornell (21-9) vs. (3) Missouri (28-6)
2009 NCAA Tournament Round 1 Action
Friday March 20, 3:00 PM ET
Boise, ID Taco Bell Arena – West Region
The Cornell Big Red are 3-4 ATS in the last 7 games. They are 1-2 on the season when underdogs of 10 or more. The under has hit in the last 5 games.The Ivy League Champs haven’t played since 3/7/09. They are led in scoring by 6’6” Forward Ryan Wittman at 18.5 pts per game. Cornell averages 40.7% from three, which is really good considering they put up 23 a game. But they haven’t played a defense as stingy as Missouri.
The Tigers are 10-3 ATS in the last 13. They are 5-2 ATS on neutral courts and 8-2 when favored by 10 or more this year. The under has hit 7 times in the last 10 games. Leading scorers DeMarre Carroll and Leo Lyons should use their athleticism to dominate inside. Missouri, winners of the Big 12 Tournament, have been red hot as of late.
Missouri will have the size and athletic advantage. JT Tiller, defensive player of the year in the Big 12, will lead the charge to stop Cornell’s perimeter offense. Cornell will hang with Mizzou early but won’t have the fire power to keep up all game long.
Last Game Out:
Last game for Cornell: Win 60-51 vs. Princeton
Last game for Missouri: Win 73-60 vs. Baylor
Betting Lines
Tennessee -2
Over/Under 156.5
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My first round FREE PICK for Cornell vs. Missouri
Pick – Missouri -13
Pick – UNDER 146
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One reply on “Cornell vs. Missouri Free Pick”
Missouri will face a scrappy Cornell team looking to carry on the pride of the Ivy League’s reputation for keeping games close in this tournament. Unfortunately for them, Missou has too much all around talent to keep this one close. I like Missouri -13 in this one.