The Yale Bulldogs (21-6, 9-2 Ivy) wrap up their home schedule at John J. Lee Amphitheater against the Princeton Tigers (13-11, 8-3 Ivy). The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 29, 2020.
Princeton Tigers vs. Yale Bulldogs Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Bulldogs barely escaped the Penn Quakers 76-73, while the Tigers had no trouble getting past the Brown Bears 71-49.
Princeton dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.185 (below their season average of 0.210) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.565 (above their season average of 0.534). For those same stats, Brown had marks of 0.086 and 0.379, respectively. Yale, on the other hand, played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.226 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.0 (below their season average of 27.5). Penn was 0.086 and 16.1, respectively, for those same stats. Jordan Bruner fueled Yale with 15 points, six rebounds and six assists. Jaelin Llewellyn, meanwhile played well for Princeton, finishing with 19 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Azar Swain led the Bulldogs to an 88-64 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 23 points. Yale had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.0 vs. 15.2). Princeton, on the other hand, did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (20-23; 87.0 percent).
Yale could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their high-octane offense faces off against one of the NCAA’s worst defenses. The Bulldogs rank 42nd in offensive efficiency, while Princeton ranks 257th in defensive efficiency.
Princeton Tigers at Yale Bulldogs Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Yale, ATS Winner – Princeton, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Yale ranks 33rd in rebounds per game (39.1) while Princeton ranks 264th (32.4).
- The Bulldogs average 3.4 blocks per game, which ranks 92nd in the NCAA. The Tigers rank 119th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- Princeton averages 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 128th in the NCAA. Yale ranks 152nd in steals allowed per game (6.7).
- The Tigers rank 16th in three pointers allowed per game (17.1) while the Bulldogs rank 235th (23.9).
- Yale ranks 15th in assists per game (16.1) while Princeton ranks 144th (13.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.6, down from 12.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (1.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.8 points per game (3.5 below their season average).
