Penn vs Cornell Basketball Odds

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The Quakers will play the Big Red on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Penn and Cornell are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Penn currently has a 95.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Cornell is 98.00.
  • Away Penn - Penn starts this game with a 2-8 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Ivy League Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Cornell - Cornell meets Penn boasting a 5-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Ivy League Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Penn currently ranks 4th (0.333) in the Ivy League Conference, with Cornell now standing 3rd (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Ivy League Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Penn has a 0.474 overall win percentage, with Cornell matching up with a 0.526 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Penn currently possesses 9-10 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Cornell has tallied a 10-9 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Penn and Cornell clash in magical basketball battle on Saturday.

Penn is 9-10, Cornell is 10-9. Ivy League records crucial for tournament seeds.

Penn struggles with 2-4 conference standing, while Cornell boasts 3-3 record.

Penn on 3-game losing streak, Cornell on 3-game winning streak. Exciting matchup ahead.

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Get ready for a wizardly showdown as Penn faces Cornell in epic battle.

Best Quakers at Big Red Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Penn		Favorite

Cornell
+7.5 -118 BetMGM
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-7.5 -102 BetMGM
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Cornell has a -7.5 -102 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Penn has a +7.5 -118 point spread at BetMGM OH. Penn is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
173.5 o -110 BetMGM
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173.5 u -110 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 173.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 173.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Penn		Favorite

Cornell
+240 BetMGM
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-300 BetMGM
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Cornell is the -300 moneyline favorite. Risk $300 to win $100 on Cornell at BetMGM. Penn is the +240 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $240 on Penn. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Penn vs Cornell College Basketball game on Saturday, January 31st, 2026?

Cornell is a -7.5 -102 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Penn is a +7.5 -118 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Penn vs Cornell College Basketball game on Saturday, January 31st, 2026?

The best over line is 173.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 173.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Penn vs Cornell College Basketball game on Saturday, January 31st, 2026?

Cornell is a -300 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Penn is a +240 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Penn
Cornell
1/31/26 6:00pm EST
+7.5 -118-7.5 -102
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Underdog Penn - Penn bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.

A +7.5 Penn underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.

Favorite Cornell - Cornell bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.

A -7.5 Cornell favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Penn at Cornell Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Penn
Cornell
First to 5 Points
1/31/26 6:00pm EST
+100-140Bet
Penn
Cornell
First to 10 Points
1/31/26 6:00pm EST
+110-155Bet
Penn
Cornell
First to 15 Points
1/31/26 6:00pm EST
+118-165Bet
Penn
Cornell
Game to Overtime
1/31/26 6:00pm EST
Yes +875No -5000Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Penn, Cornell
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Penn13-100.56510-23-86-4+20.600W4
Cornell12-110.5225-37-85-5+30.500L1

Penn & Cornell Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Penn Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Penn YR: futures available

Cornell Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Cornell YR: futures available

Penn & Cornell Team Pages

Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Penn vs Cornell College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 31st, 2026 at 6:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Penn vs Cornell Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Penn vs Cornell Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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