Ivy League rivals meet in a highly anticipated college basketball matchup on Friday, January 31, 2025, as the Princeton Tigers (14-5, 3-1) host the Yale Bulldogs (11-6, 4-0). This game serves as the first of two meetings between the teams that split their season series last year. Yale comes in on a five-game winning streak, while Princeton looks to bounce back after a seven-game winning streak was snapped by Cornell.

Game Preview:
Tip-off is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET, with Yale favored by 2.5 points at the latest odds from SportsLine. The expected total points scored is set at 147.5. Before placing any bets, check the expert predictions provided by SportsLine’s advanced computer model.

Recent Performance:
The Bulldogs have fared quite well, holding an 11-5 record against the spread (ATS) this season, having covered in six of their last eight contests. They also secured two of their last three road games, recently overcoming Columbia with a dramatic 92-88 victory. Key players include:

• John Poulakidas (19.4 points per game)
• Bez Mbeng (5.8 assists per game)

Princeton’s Outlook:
Meanwhile, Princeton has been dominant in home games, winning their previous five at Jadwin Gym before a setback against Cornell. To win Friday, they’ll need to replicate their scoring success seen in those previous victories. Key player for Princeton:

• Xaivian Lee (17.2 points per game)

How to Follow:
The matchup will be broadcasted live, and those interested in making informed betting decisions can significantly benefit from reviewing the analysis and statistics available through SportsLine.

Additional Betting Insights:

• Princeton vs. Yale spread: Yale -2.5
• Princeton vs. Yale over/under: 147.5 points
• Princeton vs. Yale money line: Yale -146, Princeton +123
• Streaming: Available via FuboTV.

This game promises to be an exciting and pivotal matchup in the Ivy League, with critical implications for both teams as they vie for supremacy in the conference.