The Princeton Tigers (12-5, 4-0 Ivy) and the Yale Bulldogs (13-4, 3-1 Ivy) face off at John J. Lee Amphitheater. The Tigers will attempt to extend their seven-game winning streak. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 8, 2019.
Princeton Tigers at Yale Bulldogs ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Bulldogs dismantled the Dartmouth Big Green 89-68, while the Tigers beat the Cornell Big Red 70-61.
The Tigers made 20 of their 26 free throws (76.9 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.532 (above their season average of 0.472). Meanwhile, Yale played a nearly perfect game. They had an absurd effective field goal percentage of 0.623 (above their season average of 0.546) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (above their season average of 27.8). For those same stats, Dartmouth was 0.449 and 31.6, respectively. Miye Oni had a good game for Yale, contributing 31 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Princeton was led by Richmond Aririguzoh, who had 20 points and five rebounds.
This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent matchup, the Bulldogs won 94-90. Yale made 10 of its 25 three pointers (40.0 percent). Princeton, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (7.1 vs. 12.1). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, this appears to be a balanced game. The elite Yale offense ranks 36th in the NCAA in that metric at 0.551, while the elite Princeton defense is ranked 39th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.468).
Princeton vs. Yale Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Yale, ATS Winner – Yale, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Yale ranks seventh in assists per game (17.9) while Princeton ranks 242nd (11.0).
- The Bulldogs rank 75th in blocks per game (3.8) while the Tigers rank 157th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
- Princeton ranks 143rd in steals per game (6.0) while Yale ranks 180th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
- The Bulldogs rank 14th in rebounds per game (40.8) while the Tigers rank 197th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
- Princeton averages 25.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 64th in the NCAA. Yale ranks 195th in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (6.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (7.5 below their season average).
- The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.4, up from 2.3 for the season.
