Yale vs Princeton Prediction 3/15/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Princeton (19-10) vs. Yale (20-7)
March 15, 2025 11:00 am EDT
The Line: Yale -7.5; Over/Under: 146.5
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In this article we will formulate a Yale vs Princeton prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, March 15th at the Pizzitola Sports Center in Providence, Rhode Island. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Yale Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Yale Bulldogs are 20-7 (13-1) this year after they defeated Brown by a score of 70-61 in their last game. Yale led 33-29 at halftime and added 37 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Bulldogs shot 43.4% from the field, 44.4% on three pointers, and 72.7% on free throws in the game. John Poulakidas led Yale with 27 points and one rebound, while Bez Mbeng added 13 points and four rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Bulldogs lost to Harvard by a score of 74-69, but did beat Dartmouth by a score of 72-67 before that. Yale has won 14 of their last 15 games and they finished first in the Ivy League standings by four games with a 13-1 record. Yale has scored 82.2 points per game and they have allowed 69.7 points against per game, while also averaging 39.3 rebounds and 16.7 assists per game this season. John Poulakidas is averaging 19.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, while Nick Townsend is averaging 15.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game this year. Yale is shooting 49.1% from the field, 73.5% on free throws, and 38.5% on three pointers this season.
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Princeton Tigers Betting Preview
The Princeton Tigers are 19-10 (8-6) this year after they defeated Penn by a score of 95-71 in their last game. Princeton led 47-34 at halftime and scored 48 points in the second half in the blowout win. The Tigers shot 59.3% from the field, 54.5% on three pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Blake Peters led Princeton with 25 points and two rebounds, while Xaivian Lee added 23 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Tigers lost to Cornell by a score of 102-70, but did beat Columbia by a score of 73-68 before that. Princeton has alternated wins and losses over their last six games and they finished tied for third in the Ivy standings with an 8-6 record. Princeton has scored 74.2 points per game and they have allowed 72.5 points against per game, while also averaging 34 rebounds and 15.0 assists per game this season. Xaivian Lee is averaging 17.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game, while Caden Pierce is averaging 11.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game this year. Princeton is shooting 43.5% from the field, 70.8% on free throws, and 35.8% on three pointers this season.
Why Yale will beat Princeton
- Yale has won 15 of its last 16 games against the Ivy League.
- Yale has won the first half in each of its last seven games at Pizzitola Sports Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Yale’s last six Conference Tournament games have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
- Ten of Princeton’s last 11 games at Pizzitola Sports Center have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Yale ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (30.2).
- Yale ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (27.9).
- Princeton ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.6).
- Princeton ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (29.4).
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Yale vs Princeton Prediction
Yale was the best team in the Ivy League during the regular season and they come into this tournament with high expectations. The Bulldogs only lost to Harvard during conference play and they are shooting over 49% from the field. Princeton finished the regular season playing very inconsistently and they are shooting just 43.5% from the field this year. The Tigers are just 3-4 in their last seven games, which includes an 84-57 loss against Yale. The Bulldogs also won the first meeting earlier in the season by a score of 77-70. I do think we will see plenty of points in this matchup, but the Yale defense is going to be the difference. Take the Bulldogs to cover here.
