Yale Bulldogs at Lehigh Mountain Hawks ATS Prediction 12/07/19

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The nation’s top shooting defense will be on the road at Stabler Arena, when the Yale Bulldogs (7-3) face off with the Lehigh Mountain Hawks (3-6). Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.

Yale Bulldogs vs. Lehigh Mountain Hawks ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Mountain Hawks were beaten by the Saint Francis U Red Flash, 77-69, while the Bulldogs defeated the Albany Great Danes, 61-52.

Yale made 10 of their 23 three pointers (43.5 percent). Albany, on the other hand, was 7-26 (26.9 percent). Lehigh, meanwhile, held Saint Francis U to an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.6 (below their season average of 33.5). James Karnik fueled Lehigh with 18 points and 13 rebounds. Meanwhile, Yale received a boost from Jordan Bruner, who finished with 17 points.

The Bulldogs won the only game between these two teams last year, 97-87. Yale made good use of their 25 trips to the free throw line, making 20 of them (80.0 percent). Lehigh, on the other hand, was 10-12 (83.3 percent).

This battle pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Lehigh ranks 31st in effective field goal percentage (0.546) and Yale is first in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.453) dating back to last season.

Yale Bulldogs at Lehigh Mountain Hawks Free Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Yale, ATS Winner – Lehigh, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Yale ranks 39th in assists allowed per game (12.3) while Lehigh ranks 271st (15.1).
  • The Bulldogs average 39.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 14th in the country. The Mountain Hawks rank 160th in rebounds allowed per game (34.9).
  • Lehigh ranks 206th in steals allowed per game (6.9) while Yale ranks 249th (7.2).
  • The Bulldogs average 21.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 106th in the NCAA. The Mountain Hawks rank 310th in three pointers allowed per game (26.9).
  • Yale ranks 50th in blocks per game (4.3) while Lehigh ranks 219th (2.5).