The Lafayette Leopards (2-6) will travel to the People’s United Center to clash against the Quinnipiac Bobcats (3-4). Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Lafayette Leopards vs. Quinnipiac Bobcats ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last game. The Bobcats got blown out by the ninth-ranked Villanova Wildcats, 86-53, while the Leopards lost to the Saint Peter’s Peacocks, 93-86.
Lafayette did a terrific job of making free throws (16-19; 84.2 percent) while Quinnipiac had a better free throw rate (0.179 vs. 0.147). Quinnipiac was led by Cameron Young, who put up 18 points. Justin Jaworski, meanwhile played a key role for Lafayette with 28 points and five rebounds.
The Leopards won the sole game between these two teams last season, 79-58. Lafayette was effective at getting and making free throws. The Leopards made 27 of their 29 free throws (93.1 percent), while the Bobcats were just 14-22 (63.6 percent).
Lafayette may have difficulty getting to the free throw line in this showdown. The Leopards rank 261st in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.216, while Quinnipiac ranks 90th in FTA rate allowed (0.208) since the 2017-18 season.
Lafayette Leopards at Quinnipiac Bobcats Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Quinnipiac, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Quinnipiac averages 27.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 24th in the nation. Lafayette ranks 230th in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
- The Bobcats rank 202nd in rebounds per game (35.0) while the Leopards rank 234th (34.1).
- Lafayette ranks 230th in assists per game (12.3) while Quinnipiac ranks 253rd (11.8).
- The Leopards rank 142nd in blocks per game (3.4) while the Bobcats rank 225th (2.5).
- Quinnipiac ranks 200th in steals per game (5.5) while Lafayette ranks 268th (4.2).
