Princeton Tigers

Princeton Tigers

Mar 15, 2025

Yale Bulldogs

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Princeton Tigers vs Yale Bulldogs Prediction – 3/15/2025

The Princeton Tigers and Yale Bulldogs are set to face off in the Ivy League Tournament semifinals on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Paul Bailey Pizzitola Sports Center. This game features the top-seeded Yale Bulldogs (20-7) against the fourth-seeded Princeton Tigers (19-10), with both teams aiming for a spot in the championship game.

Princeton Tigers vs Yale Bulldogs Game Preview

Yale enters the game with a strong 20-7 record, having secured the top spot in the Ivy League. The Bulldogs are coming off a 70-61 victory over Brown, showcasing their consistent performance throughout the season. Offensively, Yale averages 82.2 points per game, ranking 22nd nationally. They are efficient shooters, hitting 49.1% from the field (12th nationally) and 38.5% from beyond the arc (14th nationally). Defensively, they allow 69.7 points per game, placing them 108th in the nation. Key players include John Poulakidas, who leads the team with 19.3 points and 3.3 rebounds per game, and Nick Townsend, contributing 15.4 points and a team-high 7.1 rebounds per game.

Princeton holds a 19-10 record, finishing fourth in the Ivy League. The Tigers are coming off a commanding 95-71 win over Penn. Offensively, they average 74.2 points per game (166th nationally) and shoot 43.5% from the field (252nd nationally). From three-point range, they hit 35.8% (77th nationally). Defensively, they allow 72.5 points per game, ranking 206th nationally. Leading the team is Xaivian Lee, averaging 17 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game. Caden Pierce adds 11.3 points and a team-high 7.3 rebounds per game.

Betting Insights

  • Spread: Yale -7.5
  • Over/Under: 146.5 points
  • Moneyline: Yale -352, Princeton +277

Yale has been dominant in recent matchups against Princeton, winning both regular-season games this year. They secured an 84-57 victory at home and a 77-70 win on the road, covering the spread in both instances. The Bulldogs have won 15 of their last 16 games against Ivy League opponents and have a 17-9 record against the spread this season. Princeton, on the other hand, has struggled against the spread, holding a 7-19-1 record. The total has gone under in seven of Princeton's last ten games, indicating a trend towards lower-scoring contests.

Princeton Tigers vs Yale Bulldogs Prediction

Considering Yale's superior offensive efficiency, strong defensive performance, and recent dominance over Princeton, the Bulldogs are well-positioned to secure a victory in this semifinal matchup. Their balanced scoring, led by Poulakidas and Townsend, combined with their ability to control the game's tempo, gives them a significant edge. While Princeton has shown resilience, their inconsistent performance against the spread and defensive vulnerabilities make it challenging to envision an upset. Therefore, the recommendation is to back Yale to cover the -7.5 spread, with the total points likely staying under 146.5, given both teams' recent trends.

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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

+7.5/-110
46% PRNCE
-7.5/-110
54% YALE

Moneyline Pick Consensus

+257
2% PRNCE
-329
98% YALE

Total Pick Consensus

144.5/-110
20% UN
144.5/-110
80% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Advanced Game Stats
  • Rushing
  • Special Teams

Offense/Defense

PRNCE
Team Stats Per Game
YALE
74.21
PTS GM
69.67
60.93
FGA
59.15
.435
FG%
.401
.358
3PT%
.329
9.83
ORB
9.74
0.83
DRB
0.81
34
TRB
31.7
15
FTA
17.33
.708
FT%
.750
15.21
AST
13.93
2.17
BLK
3.22
10.48
TO
11.41
15.48
PF
17.33

Defense/Offense

PRNCE
Team Stats Per Game
YALE
72.52
PTS GM
82.19
56.24
FGA
61.52
.456
FG%
.491
.359
3PT%
.385
7.69
ORB
11.41
0.9
DRB
1.03
33.72
TRB
39.26
17.28
FTA
19.26
.754
FT%
.735
13.28
AST
16.74
3.9
BLK
3.85
12.24
TO
10.26
15.07
PF
16.37

Offense/Defense

PRNCE
Advanced Game Stats
YALE
68.9
Pace
69.3
107.8
Off.Rate
100.6
.246
FTr
.293
.483
3PAr
.472
.545
TS%
.517
50.2
TRB%
44.7
57.3
AST%
58.7
10.8
STL%
8.7
6.5
BLK%
7.7
.522
eFG%
.479
13.3
TOV%
14.5
27.4
ORB%
25.9
.174
TF/FGA
.220

Defense/Offense

PRNCE
Advanced Game Stats
YALE
68.9
Pace
69.3
105.3
Off.Rate
118.6
.307
FTr
.313
.405
3PAr
.320
.563
TS%
.581
49.8
TRB%
55.3
51.7
AST%
55.4
9.7
STL%
8.5
12.4
BLK%
12.3
.529
eFG%
.553
16.0
TOV%
12.7
24.1
ORB%
34.2
.232
TF/FGA
.230

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
PRNCE YALE
PRNCE YALE
Consensus
+8.5 (-112)
-8.5 (-110)
+7.5 (-112)
-7.5 (-109)
+7.5 (-110)
-7.5 (-112)
+7.5 (-110)
-7.5 (-110)
+8.5 (-110)
-8.5 (-110)
+7.5 (-110)
-7.5 (-110)
+8.5 (-113)
-8.5 (-110)
+7.5 (-113)
-7.5 (-108)
Open
Current
Book
PRNCE YALE
PRNCE YALE
Consensus
+285
-375
+257
-329
+280
-355
+280
-355
+310
-400
+250
-315
+285
-375
+230
-315
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
145.5 (-113)
145.5 (-113)
144.5 (-110)
144.5 (-110)
146.5 (-108)
146.5 (-112)
144.5 (-110)
144.5 (-110)
146.5 (-110)
146.5 (-110)
144.5 (-118)
144.5 (-104)
145.5 (-113)
145.5 (-113)
145.0 (-112)
145.0 (-109)

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