Penn vs Yale Prediction, Picks & Odds | 15 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Penn vs Yale

The Penn Quakers face the Yale Bulldogs, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 on Sunday, March 15.

Our prediction is that Penn can outperform their odds against Yale. It leads us to a bet on the spread lines considering that +9.5 has been chalked up at -108.

Penn Quakers won their previous game by a 62-60 (OT) scoreline. It was on the road against Harvard Crimson.

Yale Bulldogs last game saw them claim a 88-76 home win over Cornell Big Red.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Yale had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 74-70 win over Penn. Yale have won six on the spin against Penn. They’ve also claimed 9 wins in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Yale	24-5	2369	2041	328	13-2	11-3	3W
Penn	17-11	2119	2042	77	12-2	5-9	4W

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Penn vs Yale Prediction & Picks

Step into Penn vs Yale with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Game Prediction

Penn look a value pick at +9.5 on the spread. They could beat the favorites and the -108 about this college wager makes plenty of appeal.

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Key Penn vs Yale stats:

• The +9.5 line has been covered by Penn in 10 consecutive games.
• The +9.5 line has been covered by Penn in 18 of their last 20 games.
• The -9.5 line hasn’t been covered by Yale in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -9.5 line hasn’t been covered by Yale in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -9.5 line hasn’t been covered by Yale in 6 of their last 10 games against Penn.

Penn +9.5 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick carries a 51.8% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Penn 72 - 77 Yale

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Penn vs Yale Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Yale are red-hot -455 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 82% chance of winning this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Penn are trading at +350.

9.5 is the spread and 142.5 is the total points line. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 142.5, this selection is available at -110.

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Moneyline

Penn

+350

Yale

-455

Point Spread

Penn +9.5

-108

Yale -9.5

-112

Total Points

Under 142.5

-110

Over 142.5

-110

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Penn Stats

Yale Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 141.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 146.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 142.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.50 pts and allowed 68.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.30 pts and allowed 71.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 144.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 152.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 142.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.10 pts and allowed 68.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.50 pts and allowed 69.30 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Ivy League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Yale	24-5	2369	2041	328	13-2	11-3	3W
Penn	17-11	2119	2042	77	12-2	5-9	4W
Harvard	17-12	2032	1934	98	8-5	9-7	1L
Columbia	16-12	2146	2007	139	9-5	7-7	2L
Cornell	15-13	2477	2335	142	7-4	8-9	1L
Dartmouth	11-16	2047	2071	-24	5-8	6-8	3L
Princeton	9-20	1989	2087	-98	8-6	1-14	1L
Brown	8-18	1785	1858	-73	5-8	3-10	3L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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