Dartmouth (6-1, 3-1 Ivy) travels to take on Princeton (2-5, 1-3) in Friday night Ivy League play. This game kicks off at 6 p.m. ET and can be seen live on ESPNU.
Dartmouth enters with a much better record, but the line doesn't necessarily reflect that. The Big Green come in as -4.5 favorites with the over/under at 46.5.
So, where does the betting value lie.
Continue reading for my Dartmouth vs. Princeton predictions and college football picks for Friday, Nov. 8.
Dartmouth vs Princeton Prediction
I'm backing Dartmouth in this contest. My Princeton vs. Dartmouth best bet is Dartmouth at -4.5 or better.
- Dartmouth vs Princeton Pick: Dartmouth -4.5
Dartmouth vs Princeton Odds
| Dartmouth Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-4.5 -110 | 46.5 -105 / -115 | -180 |
| Princeton Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+4.5 -110 | 46.5 -105 / -115 | +155 |
- Dartmouth vs Princeton Point Spread: Dartmouth 4.5 (-110) · Princeton +4.5 (-110)
- Dartmouth vs Princeton Total: Over/Under 46.5
- Dartmouth vs Princeton Moneyline: Dartmouth -180 · Princeton +155
Dartmouth vs Princeton Preview
Dartmouth Big Green Betting Preview: Another Close Contest Ahead?
The Big Green are coming off a stunning home loss to Harvard. The defense played really well for three quarters, but Harvard scored twice in the fourth quarter. The last touchdown came with 27 seconds left and put Harvard the ahead for good.
Dartmouth has played every Ivy League game extremely close, with each contest coming down to the final minutes. In fact, none of their conference games have been decided by more than four points.
Princeton Tigers Betting Preview: Tough Task Ahead
Princeton has been one of the more disappointing teams in the Ivy League this season. The Tigers have been blown out in their five losses and were largely non-competitive in their game against Cornell last week.
The Big Red raced out to a 28-0 lead and extended that lead to 49-14 after three quarters. Princeton's defense had no answer for Cornell and hasn’t had a lot of answers all season. Facing Dartmouth this week will be another tough task.
Dartmouth vs Princeton Pick & Prediction
I would lay the points with Dartmouth at anything less than a touchdown.
Dartmouth is a run-heavy team that operates methodically. Quarterback Jackson Proctor has been efficient for the Big Green, completing 67% of his passes with a 7:1 touchdown-to-interception ratio.
Regardless, Dartmouth's preference is to run the football. Running back Q Jones has paced the Big Green rushing attack with 590 yards, but Dartmouth rotates three running backs and operates with a running quarterback in Grayson Saunier.
The Dartmouth defense did really well for three quarters to hold down Harvard, which has the best offense in the Ivy League. Meanwhile, Princeton's offense has been the worst in the Ivy League this year.
The Tigers are averaging just 271 yards per game and 3.1 yards per carry. Quarterback play has been a major issue as Blaine Hipa has completed just 53% of his passes with seven touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
The Princeton offensive line has been overwhelmed nearly every week and has surrendered 32 sacks to go along with a pedestrian run game.
Dartmouth has done well to limit the yards and points given up against the weaker teams in the Ivy League. Given the poor quarterback play we have seen from Princeton, Dartmouth's defense should have no trouble limiting the Tigers.
Princeton's defense has also been really bad this year and has given up 34 or more points in every one of its losses. Princeton is allowing 51% of third downs to be converted against them.
Not consistently getting off the field and having the defense out there for extended periods of time has been an issue.
Princeton has also had to defend the red zone frequently this season. The Tigers have allowed scores on 30-of-34 attempts inside the 20-yard line, with 25 of those scores being touchdowns.
The defense can't be counted on to force negative plays and Princeton has only forced 11 turnovers through eight games.
Princeton has been outgained in conference play by 169 yards per game and has allowed 450 yards or more in every Ivy League game.
I expect Dartmouth to put up a big number here.
Pick: Dartmouth -4.5 (Play to -7)
How to Watch Dartmouth vs Princeton Live: Start Time, TV Channel, Location
| Location: | Powers Field, Princeton, NJ |
| Date: | Friday, Nov. 8 |
| Kickoff Time: | 6 p.m. ET |
| TV / Streaming: | ESPNU |
