The Lehigh Mountain Hawks (13-6, 6-2 Pat) will be at the Kirby Sports Center to challenge the Lafayette Leopards (5-14, 2-6 Pat) in a Pat matchup. The game gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Lehigh Mountain Hawks at Lafayette Leopards ATS Odds
In their last game, the Leopards lost to the Army West Point Black Knights, 69-63, while the Mountain Hawks beat the Boston University Terriers, 94-78.
The Mountain Hawks, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.571, had an absurd mark of 0.750 and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.3 (above their season average of 22.9). Lafayette, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.519 vs. 0.509). Justin Jaworski had a good performance for Lafayette with 15 points and six rebounds. Jordan Cohen, meanwhile played well for Lehigh, contributing 32 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Pat Andree led the Mountain Hawks to an 86-83 win. He recorded a double-double with 23 points and 13 rebounds. One of Lehigh’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 19-20 (95.0 percent), while the Leopards were 9-11 (81.8 percent).
Lehigh could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their high-octane offense faces off against one of the country’s worst defenses. The Mountain Hawks rank 45th in offensive efficiency, while Lafayette ranks 312th in defensive efficiency.
Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs. Lafayette Leopards Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Lehigh, ATS Winner – Lehigh, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Lafayette averages 24.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 97th in the country. Lehigh ranks 270th in three pointers allowed per game (26.9).
- The Mountain Hawks rank 177th in rebounds per game (34.9) while the Leopards rank 186th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
- The Leopards rank 12th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while the Mountain Hawks rank 118th (3.5).
- Lehigh ranks 30th in assists per game (16.3) while Lafayette ranks 122nd (13.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Leopards’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.2, up from 3.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Mountain Hawks have scored an average of 84.6 points per game (3.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.8 points per game (3.4 above their season average).
