Princeton vs Yale Picks and Prediction – 2/16/2025

Ivy League rivals will tangle on Saturday night, when the Princeton Tigers invade the John J. Lee Amphitheater to face the Yale Bulldogs. Be ready for all the college basketball action with our free college basketball picks. The Tigers (16-7) are locked in a three-way tie for second place in the league standings and are allowing 71 points per game. Last night, Princeton trailed by 18 points at halftime during a 70-56 road loss against Brown. 

Dalen Davis tallied a team-high 15 points on 6-for-15 shooting off the Princeton bench. Xaivian Lee scored 11 points on 5-for-11 from the floor and grabbed seven rebounds. Caden Pierce added nine points and 11 boards for the Tigers, who shot an ice cold 34 percent from the field.

The Yale Bulldogs are riding a nine-game winning streak and hold a three-game cushion for the top spot in the Ivy League. The Bulldogs (15-6) could be a potential bracket buster come March and lead the league in scoring defense (70 ppg). Last night, Nick Townsend scored a layup with eight seconds remaining to lift Yale to a 72-71 home victory versus Pennsylvania. 

All five Yale starters scored in double figures and were led by Bez Mbeng with 18 points on 7-for-15 shooting. Townsend, Casey Simmons, and Samson Aletan each scored 11 points. The Bulldogs improved to 8-0 in league play despite missing 13 of 16 three-point attempts.

Two weeks ago, Yale shot 57 percent from the field and defeated Princeton by a 77-70 final score. The Tigers rank second in the league in scoring defense and will put forth a better effort in the rematch. Take the points. Final Score Prediction, Yale Bulldogs win 74-69.