Yale vs Princeton Prediction 1/31/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Yale vs Princeton Prediction for this college basketball game on Friday, January 31st, at the Jadwin Gym. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Bulldogs’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Tigers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Yale

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Princeton

-Recent betting trends in games played between Yale and Princeton

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Bulldogs and Tigers. 

Yale Looks for Sixth Straight Win

Yale is looking for their sixth straight win and they have a ton of confidence heading into this game. Two games ago against Dartmouth, Yale secured the 83-67 victory and in the last game against Harvard, they were able to secure the 84-55 victory. At halftime, they were up 45-26 and in the second half, it got even better. Nick Townsend put up 22 points, 12 rebounds, and three assists. There were four different players that ended up putting up at least 11 points. In this game, the offense is going to need to be better. 

Yale comes into this game with an 11-6 record overall and they have gone 11-5 against the spread. The over has hit in 10 of the 16 games so far this season. Yale is averaging 82.4 points while their defense is giving up 69.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 30th in the league while the defense is ranked 115th in the league. John Poulakidas has been the top player this season averaging 19.4 points while while shooting 45.7 percent from the field and 43.6 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Princeton Looks to Bounce Back

Princeton in the last game faced off against Cornell and they didn’t play well enough. Princeton scored 76 points against Cornell while the defense gave up 85 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime they were up 37-36 but in the second half they fell apart and that led to the defeat. Caden Pierce put up 20 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. Princeton had four different players that put up at least 10 points. 

Princeton comes into this game with a 14-5 record overall and they have gone 7-12 against the spread. The over has hit in 9 of the 19 games so far this season. Princeton is averaging 72.1 points while their defense is giving up 72.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 113th in the league while the defense is ranked 227th. They are averaging 15.42 assists per game which is 86th in the league. Xaivian Lee is averaging 17.2 points while shooting 43.9 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Yale vs Princeton Prediction

Away from home, this season has been a struggle for Yale, but they are still a talented team, and they are going to find success here. Yale’s offense is averaging 82.4 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Princeton is averaging 77.1 points per game but their defense is giving up 72.4 points per game and they are going to really struggle to defend here. Even on the road, Yale is going to get the job done. Back Yale against the spread here.