Brown Bears vs Yale Bulldogs Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Ivy League Championship will feature a matchup between No. 4 Brown and No. 2 Yale on Sunday afternoon, with the winner earning a spot in the Big Dance. Brown secured their spot in the final by upsetting top-seeded Princeton, while Yale rode a strong first half to victory over Cornell. The Bulldogs are the current betting favorite with a line of Yale -7.5, and tipoff is scheduled for noon EST at Levien Gymnasium in Manhattan.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bears +265 | Bulldogs -330

Spread: Bears +7.5 (-110) | Bulldogs -7.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 134.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Yale will win straight-up is 77%.

Brown Bears

In their semifinal matchup, the Bears held a commanding lead of 22 points in the second half against the top-seed and defending champs, but had to fight to maintain their advantage as the Tigers made a late comeback. Brown ultimately secured a spot in their first Ivy title game, shooting 55.9% from the field and outrebounding Princeton 41-32. Despite 18 turnovers, the Bears managed to come out on top, with four starters scoring in double digits and Kino Lilly Jr. leading the team with 27 points and 10 assists. Throughout the season, Brown has displayed an average offense of 71.7 points per game and a shooting percentage of 43.1% from the field and 34.3% from beyond the arc. Defensively, they allow an average of 72.2 points per game and opponents shoot 44.8% against them. With a power ranking of 63, Brown's offensive statistics place them at #253 in the nation, shooting 42.71% from the field and 65.37% from the free-throw line, making an average of 34.39% of their three-pointers. Their defense ranks them at #174, allowing opponents to shoot 44.99% from the field and 69.96% from the free-throw line. Overall, the Bears have a record of 13-17 (17-12 ATS) for the season.