| MATCHUP | Yale Bulldogs | Brown Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 12-2 | 6-8 |
| Where | Pizzitola Sports Center, Providence, RI | |
| When | Monday, January 5, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Brown Bears Preview
Brown Bears have a 6-7 record this season and are tied for 6th place in the Ivy League. They have a 4-3 home record and are coming off a 105-47 home win against Johnson & Wales. Their previous three games were an 86-79 away loss against Providence, a 115-34 home win against Elms and a 75-56 home win against Bryant.
Offensively, Brown averages 73.5 points per game, while allowing 63.9 points per game defensively. The Bears shoot with 45% from the field and grab 37.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.9 assists per game. They average 4.5 blocks per game and 8.1 steals per game defensively.
Adrian Uchidiuno leads Brown in scoring, with an average of 10.3 points per game, while shooting with 40.3% from the field and 75% from the free throw line. N’famara Dabo is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.5 per game, while Jeremiah Jenkins adds a team-high 5 assists per game.
Yale Bulldogs Preview
Yale Bulldogs have an 11-2 record this season and are in 1st place in the Ivy League. They have a 3-1 away record and are coming off a 102-78 away loss against Alabama. Their previous three games were a 93-82 home win against UAlbany, an 80-66 home win against UIC and a 79-61 home win against Bryant.
Offensively, Yale averages 86.5 points per game, while allowing 73.5 points per game defensively. The Bulldogs shoot with 51% from the field and grab 35.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 17.2 assists per game. They average 3.2 blocks per game and 5.6 steals per game defensively.
Nick Townsend leads Yale in scoring, with an average of 17 points per game, while shooting with 52.8% from the field and 77% from the free throw line. Nick Townsend is also the team’s leading rebounder with 7.5 per game, while Nick Townsend also leads the team with 4.3 assists per game.
Yale Bulldogs @ Brown Bears Betting Trends: January 5, 2026
Why the Brown Bears will win
- Brown has won nine of its last 10 night games against Conference opponents.
- Brown has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 night games against Conference opponents.
Why the Yale Bulldogs will win
- Yale has won 17 of its last 18 games against Conference opponents.
- Brown has lost each of its last six Monday night games.
- Yale has won the first half in each of its last 15 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Brown’s last four night games at Pizzitola Sports Center have produced a total of 135 or fewer points.
- Five of Yale’s last six night games at Pizzitola Sports Center have produced a total of 149+ points.
Yale vs Brown Prediction
In this Yale vs Brown Prediction, Yale is coming as -9 road favorites. Yale has been the far better team this season as they have lost only twice in their 13 games played and have been excellent on the road, while Brown is just 4-3 at home but have been excellent against the spread lately, with a 5-0 record in their last 5 games. On the flip side, Yale is 1-3 against the spread in its last 4 but have an inferior defense, allowing 9.6 points per game more than Brown, so I like the value with the home underdog in this spot. Take Brown and the +9 points.