The Yale Bulldogs are set to face the Dartmouth Big Green on Friday at Edward Leede Arena in a college basketball matchup. In their previous encounter on January 20, 2025, Yale secured an 83-67 victory at home, marking their fourth consecutive win against Dartmouth.
Yale Bulldogs Overview
Yale enters this game following a dominant 90-64 win over Columbia, bringing their overall record to 18-6 for the season. The Bulldogs aim to maintain their perfect record in conference play. John Poulakidas leads the team with an average of 19.5 points per game, while Nick Townsend contributes 15.5 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. Bez Mbeng adds 12.8 points and a team-high 5.8 assists per game. Collectively, Yale averages 83.7 points per game, shooting 49.9% from the field, 39% from three-point range, and 73.6% from the free-throw line.
Dartmouth Big Green Overview
Dartmouth comes into this matchup after a 76-61 victory over Princeton, improving their season record to 13-11. The Big Green have won five of their last six games. Ryan Cornish leads the team with 17 points and 3.5 assists per game, while Brandon Mitchell-Day adds 13 points and a team-leading 7.5 rebounds per game. As a team, Dartmouth averages 78.8 points per game, shooting 44.3% from the field, 36.7% from beyond the arc, and 73.8% from the charity stripe.
Betting Insights
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Yale’s Conference Dominance: The Bulldogs have won their last 13 games against Ivy League opponents.
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Dartmouth’s Friday Struggles: The Big Green have lost eight of their last nine Friday games within the conference.
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Home Court Advantage: The home team has emerged victorious in each of Yale’s last four games.
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Total Points Trends: Dartmouth’s last nine Friday home games against conference foes have resulted in totals of 153 points or fewer. Similarly, Yale’s last four games at Leede Arena have produced totals of 133 points or fewer.
Prediction
Considering Yale’s unblemished conference record and recent performances, they are poised to continue their winning streak. However, Dartmouth’s strong home court presence and recent form suggest they could cover the spread in this contest.