The Drake Bulldogs (3-1) will be at home in the Knapp Center when they go head-to-head against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks (3-2). Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 21, 2019.
Lehigh Mountain Hawks at Drake Bulldogs Betting Odds
Both teams dismantled their last opponent. The Bulldogs defeated the Simpson Storm 98-53, while the Mountain Hawks beat the Misericordia Cougars 87-68.
Lehigh played a nearly flawless game. They had a great turnover percentage of 9.8 (better than their season average of 21.1) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.1 (above their season average of 24.1). Misericordia had marks of 16.6 and 23.7, respectively, for those same stats. The Bulldogs, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.167 vs. 0.000) and had a much better turnover percentage (12.2 vs. 22.0). Joseph Yesufu led the way for Drake, contributing 16 points and six rebounds. Lehigh, meanwhile, was led by James Karnik, who finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds.
Drake appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. Dating back to last season, the Bulldogs rank 99th in offensive efficiency, while the Mountain Hawks rank 222nd in defensive efficiency. Additionally, second chance points could be tough to come by for the Mountain Hawks. They rank 318th in the nation in offensive rebounding percentage at 24.1 percent, while the Bulldogs have been 51st-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 74.8 percent).
Lehigh vs. Drake Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Drake, ATS Winner – Drake, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Drake ranks 28th in assists per game (15.6) while Lehigh ranks 271st in assists allowed per game (15.2).
- The Mountain Hawks rank 219th in steals allowed per game (7.0) while the Bulldogs rank 248th (7.3).
- Drake ranks 153rd in rebounds per game (35.7) while Lehigh ranks 169th in rebounds allowed per game (35.2).
- The Bulldogs rank 134th in three pointers allowed per game (21.8) while the Mountain Hawks rank 317th (27.2).
- Drake ranks 95th in blocks per game (3.9) while Lehigh ranks 227th (2.5).
