Princeton vs Penn Prediction 2/7/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Princeton vs Penn prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, February 7th at The Palestra in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Princeton Tigers Betting Preview

The Princeton Tigers are 15-6 (4-2) this year after they defeated Brown by a score of 69-49 in their last game. Princeton led 37-23 at halftime and held Brown to just 26 points in the second half in the win. The Tigers shot 46.3% from the field, 37.9% on three-pointers, and 72.7% on free throws in the game. Xaivian Lee led Princeton with 16 points and seven rebounds, while Blake Peters added 14 points and three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Tigers lost to Yale by a score of 77-70 and Cornell by a score of 85-76. Princeton has won eight of their last ten games and is currently third in the Ivy League standings with a 4-2 record. Princeton has scored 76.3 points per game and allowed 71.5 points per game, averaging 34.8 rebounds and 15.4 assists per game this season. Xaivian Lee is averaging 16.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game, while Caden Pierce is averaging 12.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game this season. Princeton is shooting 44.5% from the field, 69.2% on free throws, and 37.5% on three-pointers this year. 

Penn Quakers Betting Preview

The Penn Quakers are 6-13 (2-4) this season after they lost to Yale by a score of 90-61 in their last game. Penn trailed 48-32 at halftime and only scored 29 points in the second half in the loss. The Quakers shot 34.8% from the field, 32.3% on three-pointers, and 45.5% on free throws in the game. Ethan Roberts led Penn with 19 points and five rebounds, while Sam Brown added 13 points and three rebounds in the game. 

Before that loss, the Quakers lost to Brown by a score of 88-79 but did beat Columbia by a score of 93-78 before that. Penn has lost six of their last eight games and they are currently tied for second to last in the Ivy League standings. Penn has scored 67.6 points per game and they have allowed 76.2 points per game, while also averaging 33.4 rebounds and 13.6 assists per game this season. Ethan Roberts is averaging 17.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Nick Spinoso is averaging 12.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game this year. Penn is shooting 41% from the field, 67.3% on free throws, and 33.1% on three-pointers this season.  

Why Princeton will beat Penn

• Princeton has won each of its last nine night games against the Ivy League.
• Penn has lost seven of its last eight home night games against the Ivy League.
• Princeton has won the first half in five of its last six night games at Palestra.

Princeton vs Penn Prediction 

Penn comes into this matchup just 2-4 in conference play so far this season and they have lost two games in a row, both of which came at home. The Quakers are shooting just 41% from the field this year and they are allowing over 76 points per game on defense. Princeton has dropped two of their last three games, but they are shooting 44.5% from the field and have been the better defensive team. The Tigers are 2-0 on the road in Ivy League play and their offense should be able to score plenty of points on a Penn defense that has allowed 90 and 88 points in their last two games. Take Princeton to cover on the road here.