Princeton Tigers vs Yale Bulldogs 3/12/23 – On Sunday afternoon, we have the Ivy League title game from Jadwin Gymnasium in Princeton, New Jersey between Princeton and Yale. Yale has won both meetings this season, including a 93-83 overtime triumph on Feb. 16 away from home. However, Princeton will be winning this game according to NCAAB betting lines.
Princeton Tigers vs Yale Bulldogs
Date & Time: Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET
Location: L. Stockwell Jadwin Gymnasium
TV: ESP2
Princeton Tigers vs Yale Bulldogs Betting Odds
Princeton
Moneyline: +140
Spread: +3 (-110)
Total: 140 over (-110)
Yale
Moneyline: -165
Spread: -3 (-110)
Total: 140 under (-110)
Princeton Tigers vs Yale Bulldogs Analysis
On Saturday afternoon, Princeton Tigers overpowered Penn 77-70 as Tosan Evbuomwan scored 21 points and Carden Pierce added 14 points and 12 rebounds to claim a two-point victory at home as the Quakers came into this game having won eight straight games. Princeton shot 45% from the field and made 9-of-24 shots from beyond the arc for an impressive victory. The Tigers have won three straight and four of their last five, with Yale being their only loss in overtime at home. Evbuomwan leads all scorers with 14.5 points and 6.2 rebounds on 52.4% shooting (30.8% 3pt), while junior guard Ryan Longborg adds 12 points and 3.1 rebounds on 41.5% shooting (33.1% 3pt). The Tigers average 76 points per game on 45.9% shooting (34.2% 3pt). What sets them apart from most is that they take care of the boards, ranking 14th in rebounding margin (+6.5). Defensively, they allow 68.6 points per game on 42% shooting (32% 3pt).
On a cold and windy Saturday morning in Jadwin Gymnasium, Yale emerged the victor with their fresher and superior team in an 80-60 victory over Cornell. John Poulakidas led the way with 25 points and seven boards plus five assists while August Mahoney added 18 points on 6-of-9 shooting for a 20-point advantage for Yale. They shot 48% from the field including 10-of-16 (62%) from long range while holding Cornell to just 33% shooting and 8-of-30 (27%) from long range. Leading scorer Matt Knowling (14.5ppg) returned after missing three straight games due to injury, scoring six points and dishing out six assists in 21 minutes of action. Yale likes to push the ball, averaging 76.5 points per game on 48.2% shooting (35.5% 3pt). They rank 13th with a 6.7 rebounding margin and hold teams to just 62.7 points per game on 39.7% (14th) shooting and 32.2% 3-point shooting on defense.
Princeton Tigers vs Yale Bulldogs Against the Spread
Under is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 neutral site games. Over is 7-1 in Tigers last 8 games following a straight up win. Over is 6-1 in Tigers last 7 games following an ATS win. Tigers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Tigers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 neutral site games.
Bulldogs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Yale Bulldogs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above 0.600. Bulldogs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Bulldogs are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win. Bulldogs are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following an ATS win.
Princeton Tigers vs Yale Bulldogs Free Pick
In their previous meeting, Princeton couldn’t hold onto an eight-point lead at halftime – their only home loss this season. Avenging that loss will be especially sweet since this game takes place in Princeton, New Jersey – a big advantage for Princeton even though Yale is the No. 1 seed. The Tigers have won three straight and six of their last eight matches against Yale; it’s never easy beating the same team three times within one season though. Take Princeton to win despite being the underdog as per college basketball betting experts.
Free Pick: Princeton Tigers +3 (-110)
