Princeton vs Yale Odds, Lines & Picks for Ivy League Championship Game

• Princeton and Yale meet in the Ivy League Championship on Sunday
• The Bulldogs are a 3-point favorite
• Who books their spot in the Big Dance? Find the Princeton vs Yale odds and prediction below

A berth in March Madness is on the line Sunday as Princeton and Yale battle it out for the Ivy League title. The tip-off is scheduled for 12 PM ET at Jadwin Gymnasium, the home of the Tigers. Keep reading for the Princeton vs Yale odds.

A win over Penn on Saturday in the semifinals send Princeton to the final here, their third straight victory. Yale meanwhile took down Cornell by 20 points and was the best team in the Ivy League during the regular season.

Princeton vs Yale Odds

Yale is the slim favorite, laying three points. They went 17-8-1 ATS in conference play this season, covering in 68% of their games. The Bulldogs sit at -165 moneyline odds while the Tigers come back at +140. Yale won both meetings during the campaign.

Odds as of March 11 at FanDuel. Claim the FanDuel Sportsbook promo code. 

Princeton vs Yale Betting Trends

The two best teams in the Ivy League are exactly where they should be, with Princeton looking to return to March Madness for the first time since 2017 when they lost in the first round to Notre Dame.

The Tigers had their hearts broken in this exact game last season by Yale as well, losing a 66-64 nailbiter and just missing out on a return to the Big Dance. Needless to say, revenge is on the mind. Princeton’s last loss came to the Bulldogs on February 18th and since then, they’ve been hot. Wins over Harvard and Penn in back-to-back matchups followed.

FINAL | Princeton 77, Penn 70

The Tigers down the Quakers and are headed back to Championship Sunday at #IvyMadness!#MakeShots 🐯🏀 pic.twitter.com/lfcKBjC0so

— Princeton Men’s Basketball (@PrincetonMBB) March 11, 2023

Mitch Henderson’s group was led by forward Tosan Evbuomwan on Saturday, who posted a stat line of 21 points, six rebounds, and four assists. Big man Caden Pierce also added 14 points and brought down 12 boards. The Tigers shot 38% from deep and 45% from the field as well.

Yale is typically the class of the Ivy League and it’s been no different this time around. The Bulldogs went 20-7 overall and 10-4 in conference action. Plus, James Jones’ team is 9-1 in their last 10 games coming into Sunday’s Championship. In other words, they’re red-hot.

1 down. 1 to go.#ThisIsYale | #GoForBroke pic.twitter.com/3HHXG67F5Y

— Yale Men's Basketball (@YaleMBasketball) March 11, 2023

Cornell was no match for Yale in the semis, with guard John Poulakidas setting the tone for last season’s March Madness representatives. He erupted for 25 points on 7 for 12 shooting while his backcourt mate August Mahoney dropped 18 points, too.

The Bulldogs have the 27th-best offensive rating in the nation but it’s on the defensive end where they really shine, sitting ninth in the country. Although playing in Princeton’s gym won’t be easy, Yale will like their chances against a team they’ve dominated throughout the season.

Princeton vs Yale Prediction

The Tigers have the home-court advantage here, which is huge at this time of the year. Princeton has also covered the spread in three consecutive games and their only loss at home came against Yale. Will they beat the Bulldogs? Perhaps. Regardless, it’ll be a one-possession game. Expect a thriller in New Jersey.

Pick: Princeton +3 (-110)