Brown Bears vs Yale Bulldogs Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Brown vs Yale NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in New Haven.

Brown vs Yale Prediction

Betting on today's Bears and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at John J. Lee Amphitheater in New Haven, CT, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 141.5 points, and Yale is favored by -10 to win at home against Brown.

Brown vs. Yale Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Brown Bears at Yale Bulldogs
Where: New Haven at John J. Lee Amphitheater
Date: Saturday, January 11th
Betting Odds YALE -10, BROWN +362 | YALE -477 O/U 141.5

Bears Preview: Will the Bears Pull Through as the Away Underdog?

Brown Bears Recent Game/Games

Brown’s season record dropped to 7-5 after an 88-54 loss to Kentucky on Tuesday. The Bears were heavy underdogs at +24.5 and didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points (142) fell short of the 154.5 O/U line.

Brown trailed 39-27 at halftime and struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 49.

Bears Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, the Brown Bears struggled offensively, managing just 54 points with a field goal percentage of 40.8%. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.9%, and they shot only 23.8% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 21 attempts. They were more efficient inside, connecting on 53.6% of their two-point shots.

Kino Lilly Jr. led the Bears with 16 points and 4 assists, shooting 58.3% from the field. Landon Lewis added 15 points and 6 rebounds, while Andrew Carr contributed 14 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots. Amari Williams, Otega Oweh, and Koby Brea each chipped in 13 points, with Williams shooting 80% from the floor.

Bears Team Defense

Brown's defense struggled, giving up 88 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 62% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 20 of 32 shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Brown's defense conceded 10 threes on 28 attempts, a 35% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 23 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 78%. Brown gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs Preview: Can the Bulldogs Lock in a Home Win?

Yale Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Yale improved to 6-6 on the season with a dominant 93-65 win over Howard on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Bulldogs entered the game as 14-point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 149.5.

Yale took control early, building a 51-27 lead by halftime. In the second half, they scored 42 points while allowing 38, maintaining their lead and securing the win.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Yale's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 93 points with a 54.1% shooting percentage from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.6%, thanks in part to hitting 50% of their three-point attempts (14/28) and 57.6% from two-point range (19/33). They also connected on 76.5% of their free throws, going 13/17 from the line.

The Bulldogs shared the ball well, dishing out 24 assists and grabbing 12 offensive rebounds. Samson Aletan led the way with 19 points on 6/7 shooting, while John Poulakidas and Marcus Dockery each added 17 points. Riley Fox was efficient from beyond the arc, hitting 3 of 5 threes and finishing with 11 points in just 15 minutes.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Yale's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 65 points while allowing their opponents to shoot 54% from the field. The Bulldogs couldn't contain the inside game, as they allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponents hitting 19 of 33 shots.

From beyond the arc, Yale's defense allowed 14 threes on 28 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 13 of those attempts for 76%. Yale gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bears vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road games, Brown has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 61 points per game.
When looking at their past five home matchups, Yale has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 84 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Bears have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 8-2.
As the betting favorite, the Bulldogs have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.