Princeton Tigers (14-5) vs. Yale Bulldogs (12-5)
January 28, 2023 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Yale Bulldogs -3.5 / Princeton Tigers +3.5; Over/Under: +144
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The Princeton Tigers and Yale Bulldogs meet Saturday in college basketball action at the John J. Lee Amphitheater. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Princeton Tigers Betting Preview
The Princeton Tigers are averaging 75.7 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 65.8 points on 41.4 percent shooting. Tosan Evbuomwan is averaging 13.6 points and 6 rebounds, while Ryan Langborg is averaging 12.4 points and 3.3 rebounds. Matt Allocco is the third double-digit scorer and Keeshawn Kellman is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Princeton Tigers are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 69.4 percent from the free throw line. The Princeton Tigers are allowing 31.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.6 rebounds per game.
The Yale Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Yale Bulldogs are averaging 74.9 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 61.4 points on 39.4 percent shooting. Matt Knowling is averaging 14.5 points and 4.8 rebounds, while EJ Jarvis is averaging 10.5 points and 5.3 rebounds. John Poulakidas is the third double-digit scorer and August Mahoney is dishing 1.5 assists. The Yale Bulldogs are shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc and 68.5 percent from the free throw line. The Yale Bulldogs are allowing 32.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game.
Princeton vs Yale Trends
The Tigers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games. The Bulldogs are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 home games and 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 road games. The under is 20-7-1 in Bulldogs last 28 overall. The underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings. The road team is 7-0 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Randy’s Free Pick
I guess the Yale Bulldogs are getting the love because they’re at home, but you can argue we’re getting the better team and free points. The Princeton Tigers have been far and away the more impressive side, and they win on the road by an average of 11.5 points. Not sure what Princeton has done wrong to be an underdog here. Give me the points.
