The Princeton Tigers (4-0) travel to face off against the Old Dominion Monarchs (0-2) on Wednesday, November 22nd. This game will be played at Chartway Arena in Norfolk and televised on ESPN+. Princeton is coming off a win in their previous game, while Old Dominion is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Arkansas. Tip-off is set for 4:00 ET.
Princeton Tigers vs Old Dominion Monarchs
The Princeton Tigers Are Coming Off A Win
Heading into their matchup with Old Dominion, the Princeton Tigers are still undefeated at 4-0. Over their previous ten road games, the Tigers have a road record of 8-2, which includes last season. Princeton has a perfect 4-0 record vs. the spread heading into today’s game. Taking into account last season, the Tigers have been an impressive 9-1 vs. the spread in their last ten games.
Princeton’s games have, on average, featured 136.5 points per game leading to an over/under record of 0-3-1. Their average over/under line is currently 141.6 points so far. When assessing the Tigers’ performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 0-2-1, with their games averaging 75 points per game.
The Old Dominion Monarchs Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
After two games, Old Dominion has an overall record of 0-2. In their previous three games at home, including last year, Old Dominion has a 1-2 record. Old Dominion comes into today’s game with a 0-2 ATS record. Last season, they were 9-8 vs. the spread at home, and now they are heading into their first home game of the season.
Looking at their over/under performance through two games, Old Dominion has an over/under record of 1-1-0, with their games averaging 152 points per game on average. The Monarchs have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 62 points per game and an over/under record of 0-4.
Princeton Offense Breakdown
The Princeton offense is coming off a game where they scored 82 points against Monmouth. They posted a field goal percentage of 40.6% and connected on 11 threes. In terms of three-point shooting, the Tigers offense has been good from outside, hitting 36% of their three-pointers on an average of 27 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 45%.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Allocco (G) | 19 | 4.8 | 1.8 |
| Xaivian Lee (G) | 16 | 4.0 | 3.2 |
| Caden Pierce (F) | 15 | 12.0 | 2.8 |
Old Dominion Offense Breakdown
In their recent game, the Monarchs’ offense concluded with 77 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 72 points per contest. The top scorer for the Monarchs was Chaunce Jenkins with 21 points, while Devin Ceaser also chipped in with 18 points.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaunce Jenkins (G) | 19.0 | 5.3 | 1.3 |
| Tyrone Williams (G) | 11.3 | 7.0 | 0.7 |
| R.J. Blakney (G) | 8.7 | 4.3 | 0.3 |
Princeton Team Defense
In the current season, the Princeton defense has excelled, sitting 40th in the nation by allowing 63.0 points per game. In today’s game, the Princeton defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 5 three-pointers while giving up 57 points.
Old Dominion Team Defense
Currently, the Monarchs’ defense holds the 108th rank in the nation, allowing 72.0 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.3 threes per game vs. Princeton. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 39.6%.
Tigers vs Monarchs Trends
- The Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last road games and 4-1 straight-up.
- Old Dominion has a 2-3 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 71 points per game while allowing 73. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- The Monarchs have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
- The Tigers have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.
Tigers vs Monarchs Prediction
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +4.5, the Monarchs is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 134.5, and our model projects the Tigers and Monarchs to reach a combined total of 142 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
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Last updated:November 22, 2023 Old Dominion Monarchs, Princeton Tigers, Teams