Cornell vs. Missouri (NCAAB) - Mar 20, 2009 4:00 PM EDTPlay: Point Spread: -12.5/-104 Missouri Pick Title: Cajun Sports CBB 2-Star Complimentary SelectionCornell’s opening round draw is not a good one when it comes to style of play and the ability to enforce your will onto that opponent. Cornell did a good job against Ivy League competition with their half-court sets and draining three-pointers but Missouri plays a very intense defensive scheme that will not allow the Big Red to get those uncontested treys. The key in this contest is not only the high pressure style of the Tigers it’s also the fact they have the athletes to make them work. Cornell may have the ability to make it close early on but Missouri’s intensity and deep bench will eventually wear down and overwhelm the Big Red in today’s game. Cornell is in a negative situation which is not good news for their backers as they are 0-6 ATS after allowing 60 points or less in 2 straight games over the last 2 seasons. Missouri on the other hand has found success against teams that do not turn the ball over, going 11-1 ATS versus teams committing <=14 turnovers per game after 15+ games this season. They are also a perfect 6-0 ATS after 5 straight games committing 14 or less turnovers the last 2 seasons. A solid defensive team that doesn’t turn the ball over and can score sounds like the perfect combination for an easy win and cover for the Tigers on Friday. A check of the database has uncovered a CBB system that tells us to Play ON CBB Neutral court teams as a favorite or pick after 2 straight games committing 11 or less turnovers against an opponent after a game committing 8 or less turnovers, 29-9 ATS the last five seasons. It may be double-digits but that will not matter in the end as Missouri rolls past the Cornell Big Red and advances to the next round of the tournament. Graded Selection: 2* Missouri Tigers 78 Cornel Big Red 56