<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Tigers? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at Jadwin Gymnasium in Princeton, NJ. In this Ivy League matchup, Yale is favored bt -2.5 vs. Princeton. The over/under for the game is 145.5 points.</p><h3>YALE BULLDOGS VS PRINCETON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Princeton Tigers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jadwin Gymnasium at 5:00 ET on Friday, January 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PRINCETON TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Princeton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Yale Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>Yale Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Yale improved to 10-6 on the season with an 84-55 win over Harvard on Saturday, January 25th. The Bulldogs were -13.5 point favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>Yale took control early, leading 45-26 at halftime, and continued to dominate in the 2nd half, outscoring Harvard 39-29. The total points for the game were 139, just under the O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>Yale put up 84 points in their latest game, shooting 42.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.2%. They connected on 8 of 20 three-point attempts, hitting 40% from deep, and made 75.9% of their free throws, going 22 for 29 at the line.</p> <p>Nick Townsend led the way with 22 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 54.5% from the floor. Yale also grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists, with John Poulakidas adding 15 points and 3 assists, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite Yale's defensive efforts, they couldn't keep their opponent off the free-throw line, where they gave up 22 points on 29 attempts, a 75% shooting performance. From the field, Yale allowed 55 points on 42% shooting, with their opponent hitting 27 of 63 shots.</p> <p>Yale's defense allowed 19 two-point baskets on 43 attempts, a 44% conversion rate. From beyond the arc, their opponent connected on 8 of 20 three-point attempts, shooting 40%. Yale also gave up 18 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Tigers Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Princeton fell to 12-5 on the season after an 85-76 home loss to Cornell on Saturday. The Tigers were -4 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 161, surpassing the over/under line of 158.5.</p> 

<p>Princeton led 37-36 at halftime but struggled defensively in the second half, allowing 49 points while scoring 39. The Tigers will need to tighten up their defense moving forward.</p><p>Princeton's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 36.8% from the field. They connected on 44% of their threes, going 11-for-25, while hitting just 32.6% of their two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.1%, and they made 15 of 21 free throws, good for 71.4%.</p> <p>The Tigers grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists. Nazir Williams led the way with 28 points, shooting 66.7% from the field and 4-for-6 from three-point range. Blake Peters hit 6 threes, shooting 54.5% from deep and finishing with 20 points.</p><p>Princeton's defense gave up 85 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 36% from the field (25/68). They held the other team to 32% shooting on two-point attempts (14/43).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Princeton's opponent hit 11 of 25 threes, shooting 44%. They also went 15/21 from the free-throw line, a 71% mark. Princeton allowed 18 offensive rebounds.</p>

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