The last matchup between these two teams came down to the final shot—a missed three by Douglas Davis—but at that point Princeton was playing its best basketball. This time, the Tigers are coming off their worst loss of the season, and the Big Red can smell its third straight conference championship. Ryan Wittman, Louis Dale, and Jeff Foote are too good to lose their penultimate home game. I see Cornell coming out on fire and winning.

Pick: Cornell 60, Princeton 51

YALE (10-17, 4-6 Ivy) at DARTMOUTH (5-19, 1-9 Ivy)

The burden of a winless conference record is finally off the Big Green’s back. The Lions had to miss 40 shots, including 21 three-pointers, for it to happen, but Dartmouth picked up an ugly 48-44 win at home.

I expect a return to the mean this week. Yale lost two uncompetitive games to Princeton and Penn, but it still has more talent than the Big Green. Much like in the first meeting—a 69-56 win—the Bulldogs should win handily.

Pick: Yale 68, Dartmouth 54

PENN (5-18, 4-5 Ivy) at COLUMBIA (9-15, 3-7 Ivy)

Columbia’s season is on life support. An embarrassing loss to Dartmouth and a listless effort in Cambridge have left the Lions in seventh place in the conference.

The Quakers, on the other hand, pulled off a minor upset at Yale Saturday, and continue to rise. Zack Rosen is a legitimate All-Ivy point guard, and, if he were on Cornell, Princeton, or Harvard, would be a candidate for Player of the Year. Columbia beat Penn 66-62 earlier in the season, but I see the roles being reversed this time around.

Pick: Penn 69, Columbia 64

BROWN at DARTMOUTH

The Saturday schedule is perhaps the worst line-up of games all season. Each matchup has blowout potential, and this one is no exception. Brown is hitting its stride, and Dartmouth is still lousy. The good news is that the Big Green’s season is mercifully nearing its end.

Pick: Brown 74, Dartmouth 61

PRINCETON at COLUMBIA

Win or lose on Friday, the Tigers will have an awful lot to play for against the Lions. After the way Columbia rolled over against the Crimson, I have a tough time envisioning it defeating a team as talented and disciplined as Princeton. For that reason, I give the edge to the Tigers.