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Princeton Tigers Favored to Win in Ivy League Matchup Against Brown Bears: Betting Line Set at -4.5

In an upcoming Ivy League matchup, Princeton (16-6, 5-2 Ivy) will face off against Brown (10-10, 2-5 Ivy) in Providence, Rhode Island. The teams previously met on Feb. 1 with Princeton coming out on top. Princeton is currently favored to win with a betting line of -4.5. Stay tuned for updates and analysis on this Princeton vs. Brown prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tigers -180 | Bears +160
• Spread: Tigers -4 (-110) | Bears +4 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 138.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Princeton will win straight-up is 64%.

Princeton vs Brown Stats

Princeton Tigers

Princeton's basketball team has been performing well this season, with a record of 6-1 on the road and 7-3 at home. Despite trailing Yale in the Ivy League standings, they have won two straight games and are set to face off against Yale again this Saturday. Xaivian Lee leads the team in points and assists, while Caden Pierce contributes with points and rebounds. In terms of rankings, Princeton is 134th overall by KenPom and ranked 143rd in offense and 162nd in defense. They have an average of 75.7 points per game and shoot 44% from the field. Defensively, they allow an average of 71 points per game and 43.8% shooting. Additionally, they rank 59th in assist-to-turnover ratio.

Brown Bears Analysis

The Brown Bears have struggled in their recent games, losing two straight and three of their last four. They suffered a significant loss to Princeton and a close defeat to Columbia. In their loss to Columbia, Malcolm Wrisby-Jefferson led the team with 16 points, six rebounds, two steals, and two blocks. Landon Lewis and Kino Lilly Jr. also made significant contributions. However, Lilly missed a crucial three-pointer in the final moments.

The team's key players, Lilly and Lewis, have been performing well, with Lilly averaging 18.8 points and 4.1 assists, and Lewis adding 13.6 points and 6.7 rebounds. Despite their individual efforts, Brown ranks low in KenPom and has weaknesses in free throw shooting. On offense, they average 72.7 points per game and struggle with shooting consistency. Defensively, they allow 73 points and have issues defending the three-point shot. Overall, Brown's power ranking is 260, with a 10-10 record.

In terms of offense, the Bears shoot 44.49% from the field, 63.90% from the free-throw line, and 36.68% from three-point range. They also average 35.79 rebounds per game and have a decent assist-to-turnover ratio. Defensively, they struggle with opponent field goal and free throw percentages, as well as defending the three-point shot. Despite these challenges, the Bears have shown potential and continue to work towards improvement.

Princeton Dominates Brown in Key Road Victory to Maintain League Title Hopes

Princeton has a strong 6-1 record on the road and boasts a 20-point victory over the Bears in their previous encounter. The Tigers displayed impressive shooting percentages of 46% from the field and 38% from three-point range, while Brown struggled with a mere 33% field goal percentage. Princeton has secured victories in four out of their last five matchups against Brown, emphasizing their dominance in this series. Winning this game is crucial for Princeton's aspirations of clinching the league title in the regular season, especially with the advantage of a longer rest period. Additionally, Princeton's proficiency in three-point shooting at 38% on the road contrasts with Brown's vulnerability in defending the perimeter, allowing opponents to shoot 35.2% from beyond the arc at home.

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