- Lafayette (10-22) is a -2.5 point favorite vs American (17-14)
- Total (Over/Under): 120.5 points
- Watch the game on CBS Sports Network
The American Eagles (17-14) visit Kirby Sports Center to take on the Lafayette Leopards (10-22) on Mar. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Easton.
Lafayette is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).
The American vs. Lafayette Over/Under is 120.5 total points.
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American vs. Lafayette Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
American | +2.5 -110 | O 120.5 -110 | +120 |
Lafayette | -2.5 -110 | U 120.5 -110 | -145 |
American vs Lafayette Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Lafayette will win this game with 57.8% confidence.
American vs Lafayette Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts American will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both American and Lafayette, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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American Basketball Best Bets Today:
- American University has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 15 away games (+12.30 Units / 71% ROI)
- American University has hit the Game Total Under in 28 of their last 48 games (+6.00 Units / 11% ROI)
- American University has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 14 of their last 22 away games (+5.20 Units / 21% ROI)
- American University have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+4.80 Units / 15% ROI)
- American University have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 23 away games (+4.10 Units / 16% ROI)
Lafayette Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Lafayette has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.90 Units / 67% ROI)
- Lafayette have covered the Spread in 26 of their last 45 games (+5.10 Units / 10% ROI)
- Lafayette has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 14 of their last 23 games at home (+4.05 Units / 16% ROI)
- Lafayette has hit the Team Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.90 Units / 57% ROI)
American Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
American has gone 13-18 against the spread this college basketball season (-6.8 Units / -19.94% ROI).
- 17-14 when betting on the Moneyline for +4 Units / 7.62% ROI
- 13-18 when betting the Over for -6.8 Units / -19.94% ROI
- 18-13 when betting the Under for +3.7 Units / 10.85% ROI
Lafayette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Lafayette has gone 19-13 against the spread this college basketball season (+4.7 Units / 13.35% ROI).
- 10-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.45 Units / -22.18% ROI
- 16-16 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 16-16 when betting the Under for -1.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
American Offensive Stats & Trends:
American has an eFG% of 56% this season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 52%
American has a TS% of 49% since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 48%
American has a 29% free throw rate (322 free throw attempts/1,105 field goal attempts) this season — 3rd highest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 27%
American is shooting 57% from inside the arc (330/574) this season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%
Lafayette Offensive Stats & Trends:
Lafayette has attempted 656 threes this season — most among Patriot League Teams
Lafayette has averaged 60.5 points per game (1,452 points/24 games) this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8
Lafayette has 11.9 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.1
Lafayette has made 218 three-pointers this season — most among Patriot League Teams
American Defensive Stats & Trends:
American has averaged 7.3 steals per game (161 steals/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.5
American has averaged 6.9 steals per game (370 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.3
American has 370 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th most among Patriot League Teams
American has 161 steals this season — 4th most among Patriot League Teams
Lafayette Defensive Stats & Trends:
Lafayette has averaged 21.8 defensive rebounds per game (524 rebounds/24 games) this season — 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2
Lafayette has allowed 64.6 points per game (1,550 points/24 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 68.2
Lafayette has allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (177/523) this season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 34%
Lafayette has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (557/1,266) this season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 45%
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