Yale vs Stony Brook Picks and Prediction – 11/20/2024

The Yale Bulldogs will take on the Stony Brook Seawolves on November 20, 2024, at Island Federal Credit Union Arena in Stony Brook, New York. This non-conference matchup features two teams with contrasting styles and records, as Yale (2-3) seeks to build momentum after a dominant win, while Stony Brook (2-2) looks to rebound from a 38-point loss to George Mason. Get in on all the action with our free NCAAB picks.

Yale has been led by guard John Poulakidas, who is averaging 20.3 points per game while shooting efficiently from the field. The Bulldogs have excelled offensively, putting up 87.8 points per game, supported by their 21.3 assists per game, which speaks to their strong ball movement. On the defensive side, Yale has been inconsistent, allowing 72.8 points per game. They will aim to leverage their rebounding advantage, led by Isaac Celiscar with 6.3 boards per game, to control the game’s tempo​.

Stony Brook, on the other hand, has struggled offensively, averaging 63.7 points per game while allowing 89.3 points on defense. Forward Ben Wight has been a bright spot, contributing 8.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. However, the Seawolves have been prone to turnovers and defensive lapses, which could prove costly against Yale’s dynamic offense. Playing at home, they will hope to draw energy from the crowd and improve their perimeter defense to contain Yale’s shooters.

Yale’s superior offensive efficiency and ability to dominate the boards make them the favorites in this matchup. We agree that the Ivy-League pedigree of the Bulldogs should overwhelm a Seawolves team that has been floundering to begin the 2024 season. We like Yale to win. Predicted score: Yale wins and covers 82-68.