Dartmouth Big Green vs Princeton Tigers Predictions

Dartmouth vs. Princeton outlook

Princeton’s defense is the strongest case for the Tigers in a game SportsPicksForum has priced close to even. The Ivy League reports that Princeton allows 15.1 points per game, fifth best in the FCS. The Tigers are +1.5 and -109 on the moneyline, while Dartmouth is -1.5 and -114.

Both teams are 3-1 in Ivy League play and tied with Harvard for first place. Dartmouth is 4-3 overall and has won three straight, including a 24-14 victory over Harvard in which it intercepted five passes and rushed for 229 yards. Princeton is 5-2 after overcoming a 13-point second-half deficit to beat Cornell 21-20.

Princeton receiver Josh Smith caught four passes for 107 yards and three touchdowns against Cornell, including the winning score with 1:33 left. Dartmouth’s performance against Harvard shows why relying on Princeton’s passing game carries risk.

Betting outlook

Princeton is the narrow projected winner because of its scoring defense and home field, but the available evidence doesn’t justify a wager. There is no confirmed starter or injury information, and the teams have identical conference records. Pass at the current SPF prices.

The SPF total is 41.5. Vigged, citing a National Weather Service forecast, lists partly cloudy conditions at 58 degrees with west winds of 11 mph and gusts up to 19 mph. The wind could affect deep passes and longer kicks, but that alone isn’t enough to support an under bet.