Yale vs Princeton Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 31

Princeton head coach Mitch Henderson watches play against Creighton in the first half of a Sweet 16 round college basketball game in the South Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 24, 2023, in Louisville, Ky.
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  • Yale is a -2.5 point favorite vs Princeton
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Yale / Princeton TV channel: ESPN2 | ESPN+

The Yale Bulldogs visit Jadwin Gymnasium to take on the Princeton Tigers on Jan. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Princeton, NJ, USA.

Yale is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Yale vs. Princeton Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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Yale vs. Princeton Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Yale-2.5 -115O 147.5 -110-150
Princeton +2.5 -105U 147.5 -110+125

Yale vs Princeton Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Yale will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Yale vs Princeton Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Yale will cover the spread with 67.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Yale has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.50 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Yale have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Yale has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.80 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Yale has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.60 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Yale has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 30 games (+4.90 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Princeton has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 29 games (+5.10 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Princeton has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.25 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Princeton has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+2.85 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Princeton has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.61 Units / 5% ROI)

Yale Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Yale has a 10-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.5 Units / 25.64% ROI).

  • 10-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.9 Units / -1.14% ROI
  • 10-6 when betting the Over for +3.4 Units / 19.32% ROI
  • 6-10 when betting the Under for -5 Units / -28.41% ROI

Princeton Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Princeton has a 5-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.2 Units / -43.85% ROI).

  • 12-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.05 Units / 7.21% ROI
  • 7-10 when betting the Over for -4 Units / -21.33% ROI
  • 10-7 when betting the Under for +2.35 Units / 12.6% ROI

Yale Offensive Stats & Trends:

Yale has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (302 assists/ 184 TOs) this season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Yale has attempted 879 free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Ivy League Teams

Yale has 189 offensive rebounds this season — most among Ivy League Teams

Yale has a 33% free throw rate (349 free throw attempts/1,051 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 30%

Princeton Offensive Stats & Trends:

Princeton averaged 7.7 turnovers per game (209 turnovers/27 games) last season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 11.0

Princeton shot 81% from the free throw line (354/437) last season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 71%

Princeton has averaged 8.8 turnovers per game (403 turnovers/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 11.1

Princeton had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (392 assists/ 209 TOs) last season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Yale Defensive Stats & Trends:

Yale averaged 25.9 defensive rebounds per game (829 rebounds/32 games) last season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Yale has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (395/965) this season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Yale has averaged 26.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,284 rebounds/49 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Yale has averaged 26.8 defensive rebounds per game (455 rebounds/17 games) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Princeton Defensive Stats & Trends:

Princeton has averaged 24.3 defensive rebounds per game (461 rebounds/19 games) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Princeton has averaged 8.0 steals per game (152 steals/19 games) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Princeton has 152 steals this season — most among Ivy League Teams

Princeton has averaged 6.9 steals per game (316 steals/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.5


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