The undefeated 12th-ranked Auburn Tigers (10-0) try to stay perfect when they square off with the Lehigh Mountain Hawks (3-7) at Auburn Arena. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019, and will air on SEC Network.
Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs. Auburn Tigers ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Tigers defeated the North Carolina State Wolfpack, 79-73, while the Mountain Hawks were beaten by the Yale Bulldogs, 78-65.
Auburn dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.411 (above their season average of 0.249) and a turnover percentage of 19.1 (worse than their season average of 15.1). For those same stats, North Carolina State was 0.190 and 20.0, respectively. Lehigh, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (24.1 vs. 25.0). Samir Doughty had a solid performance for Auburn, finishing with 24 points. Meanwhile, Lehigh was lifted by Jeameril Wilson, who recorded 16 points and six rebounds.
Auburn appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Tigers currently rank 29th in offensive efficiency, while Lehigh ranks 194th in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Mountain Hawks, who rank 341st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.145), could have a difficult time getting to the line against the Tigers, who rank 39th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.157).
Lehigh vs. Auburn ATS Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Auburn, ATS Winner – Auburn, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Auburn ranks 48th in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while Lehigh ranks 253rd (16.5).
- The Tigers rank ninth in rebounds per game (42.5) while the Mountain Hawks rank 128th (36.3).
- Auburn averages 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 89th in the country. Lehigh ranks 104th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- The Tigers rank 46th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while the Mountain Hawks rank 166th (14.1).
- Auburn ranks 10th in blocks per game (6.1) while Lehigh ranks 129th (2.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Mountain Hawks have scored an average of 64.4 points per game (3.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (4.8 above their season average).
- The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.8, down from 14.9 for the season.
