Brown vs Princeton Picks and Prediction – 2/1/2025

By: Dylan Hellebrand |

Last Updated: 01/31/2025 at 11:14 PM ET

Brown at Princeton 02/01/25 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 2/1/2025, 10:00 PM UTC

Brown vs Princeton Prediction

On Saturday, the Brown Bears (9-8) face off against the Princeton Tigers (14-5) at the Jadwin Gymnasium in Princeton, New Jersey. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Princeton comes into this matchup on a one-game losing streak, but has won four of their last five games prior to their game against Yale. In a recent matchup against Cornell, the Princeton Tigers faced an 85-76 defeat, during which Caden Pierce delivered an impressive 20-point performance. This season, Xaivian Lee has been the top scorer for Princeton, maintaining an average of 17.2 points per game. Pierce follows as the second-highest scorer on the team, contributing an average of 12.7 points per game. Additionally, Pierce leads the team in rebounds, boasting an average of 7.4 rebounds per game. On the playmaking front, Xaivian Lee stands out by averaging 5.4 assists, the highest on the team. Over their last five games, Princeton has been scoring at a rate of 77.6 points on average. The Tigers are eager to clinch their fourth conference victory of the season, and overall, they have been averaging 77.1 points per game.

Brown enters this game on a one-game losing streak and has dropped three of their last five games prior to their game against Pennsylvania. In a closely contested game that resulted in an 84-83 defeat to Dartmouth, Alexander Lesburt Jr. emerged as a key contributor for the Bears by scoring 21 points. In the current season, Kino Lilly Jr. has been the standout performer for Brown, topping the team’s scoring charts with an average of 18.2 points per game. Following him, Landon Lewis has consistently been a significant offensive force, holding the position of the second-highest scorer with an average of 13.5 points per game. Additionally, Lewis excels on the defensive end, leading the team with an average of 6.9 rebounds per game this season. Meanwhile, Kino Lilly Jr. demonstrates versatility and playmaking ability by also leading the Bears in assists, delivering an average of 4.4 assists per game. Over the last five games, defense has been a concern for Brown, as they have conceded an average of 76.4 points per game during this stretch. As they aim to rebound from their recent loss, the Bears are focused on avoiding a fourth conference defeat this year. Offensively, the team has been consistent, averaging 73.2 points per game across the season.

Brown vs Princeton Pick Analysis

Princeton demonstrates a strong home advantage, having secured victories in six out of eight games played on their own court. On the other hand, Brown has experienced mixed results in their away games, winning four and losing four. They are looking to improve their offensive play to boost their chances of success. Meanwhile, Princeton has shown superior offensive performance throughout the season, which positions them favorably for this encounter. Give me the home team to win. Final Score Prediction, Princeton Tigers win 80-73.

Our Free NCAA Basketball Pick for Princeton vs Brown

Princeton Tigers