The Lehigh Mountain Hawks (18-8, 11-4 Pat) wrap up their home schedule at Stabler Arena against the Holy Cross Crusaders (14-14, 5-10 Pat). The game begins at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 24, 2019.
Holy Cross Crusaders at Lehigh Mountain Hawks Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Mountain Hawks defeated the Army West Point Black Knights, 91-81, while the Crusaders were beaten by the Boston University Terriers, 70-60.
The Mountain Hawks knocked down 23 of their 28 free throws (82.1 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.586 (above their season average of 0.576). Holy Cross, on the other hand, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (8-9; 88.9 percent). Jordan Cohen played a pivotal role for Lehigh with 16 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, Jehyve Floyd had a good outing for Holy Cross, finishing with 18 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks.
In their first matchup this year, Lance Tejada led the Mountain Hawks to a 99-94 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 36 points. The Mountain Hawks’ 18.4 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Crusaders, who had a mark of 9.7.
It will be a matchup of conflicting tempos as the fast-breaking Mountain Hawks will look to push the more half-court-oriented Crusaders. The Mountain Hawks currently rank 57th in possessions per game while the Crusaders are 339th. Also, the Crusaders rank 45th in turnover percentage (16.6 percent), while the Mountain Hawks rank 336th in opponents’ turnover percentage (15.5 percent).
Holy Cross Crusaders at Lehigh Mountain Hawks Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Lehigh, ATS Winner – Lehigh, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Holy Cross ranks 32nd in assists per game (15.9) while Lehigh ranks 240th in assists allowed per game (15.4).
- The Crusaders rank 204th in three pointers allowed per game (23.6) while the Mountain Hawks rank 289th (27.5).
- Holy Cross ranks 89th in blocks per game (3.7) while Lehigh ranks 127th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Mountain Hawks rank 150th in rebounds per game (35.6) while the Crusaders rank 288th (27.9).
- Holy Cross ranks 50th in steals per game (7.5) while Lehigh ranks 186th (5.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Crusaders have scored an average of 65.0 points per game (1.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.2 points per game (3.0 below their season average).
- The Mountain Hawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.4, down from 3.5 for the season.
