Lafayette Leopards vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks 3/2/2023 Free Picks, Odds and Predictions
The Lafayette Leopards are set to take on the Lehigh Mountain Hawks in a Thursday night matchup in Pennsylvania. With a record 13 games below .500 and a four-game losing streak, Lafayette faces an uphill battle in this contest. In their last game against Bucknell, Lafayette struggled on the defensive end, allowing 75 points on 49.1% shooting, including 33.3% from beyond the arc.
Although Lafayette shot the ball well themselves, making 43.6% of their shots and 10 three-pointers, they faltered from the free-throw line, shooting only 46.7% and committing 14 turnovers, leading to their defeat. Offensively, the team is led by Leo O’Boyle, who averages 7.3 points per game on 43.1% shooting, while CJ Fulton adds 10.4 points and a team-high 5.1 assists per game. Josh Rivera also contributes 10 points per game, while big man Kyle Jenkins leads the team in rebounding with 5.7 per game and is fourth in scoring with 9.3 points per game.
- The Lafayette Leopards are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 matches down the road..
- The OVER is 4-1 in the Leopards’ last 5 games following a straight-up loss.
- The Under is 4-1 in Leopards’ last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Lafayette Leopards vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks 3/2/2023 Free Picks, Odds and Predictions
On Thursday night, the Lehigh Mountain Hawks will host the Lafayette Leopards at home in Pennsylvania. Despite a narrow 3-point loss to Boston University, Lehigh maintains a winning record, with three more victories than losses. In their last game, the Mountain Hawks showcased impressive defense, allowing only 59 points on 34.4% shooting, but struggled on the offensive end, converting just 38% of their shots and missing several free throws.
Leading the charge for Lehigh is Keith Higgins Jr., who averages 14.9 points per game while shooting 48.1% from the field. Evan Taylor is another pivotal player, contributing 14.2 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, while Tyler Whitney-Sydney adds 13.4 points per game. Jalin Sinclair is the team’s top facilitator, leading the squad with an average of 2.6 assists per game, while also scoring 3.5 ppg.
- The under is 5-1 in the Mountain Hawks’ last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
- The Lehigh Mountain Hawks are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games following an ATS victory.
Lafayette Leopards vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks. The NCAAB pick for this game is the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. On Thursday night, the Lafayette Leopards will take on the Lehigh Mountain Hawks in Pennsylvania. Although Lehigh suffered a 3-point loss against Boston University, they still have a winning record and are considered the stronger team in this matchup. Thus, betting on the Mountain Hawks to secure the win and cover against Lafayette is recommended, which could further extend the leopard’s losing streak. The final score prediction is a win for the Lehigh Mountain Hawks with a score of 69-62.
NCAAB Starting Time: 7:45 PM (EDT)
Location: Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, PA
Date: Thursday, March 2, 2023
TV: ACC Network Extra
NCAAB Odds: Lehigh Mountain Hawks -2.5
NCAAB Totals: 129.5
