Lehigh vs American Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 18

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  • American (15-11) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Lehigh (14-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Lehigh Mountain Hawks (14-12) visit Bender Arena to take on the American Eagles (15-11) on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Washington.

American is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

The Lehigh vs. American Over/Under is 135.5 total points.

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Lehigh vs. American Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Lehigh+5.5 -115O 135.5 -110+170
American -5.5 -105U 135.5 -110-210

Lehigh vs American Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts American will win this game with 60.8% confidence.

Lehigh vs American 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 Lehigh and American, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Lehigh has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 34 games (+19.85 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Lehigh has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 17 games (+10.15 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Lehigh have covered the Spread in 25 of their last 41 games (+7.35 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Lehigh have covered the 1H Spread in 26 of their last 45 games (+6.35 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Lehigh has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 9 away games (+4.80 Units / 48% ROI)
  • American University has hit the Game Total Under in 26 of their last 46 games (+4.00 Units / 8% ROI)
  • American University has hit the Team Total Over in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 88% ROI)

Lehigh Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Lehigh has gone 13-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+0.9 Units / 3.41% ROI).

  • 12-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.75 Units / 20.21% ROI
  • 13-11 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 3.41% ROI
  • 11-13 when betting the Under for -3.3 Units / -12.5% ROI

American Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

American has gone 12-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-3.4 Units / -11.89% ROI).

  • 15-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.75 Units / 10.56% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Over for -3.4 Units / -11.89% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Under for +0.8 Units / 2.8% ROI

Lehigh Offensive Stats & Trends:

Lehigh has averaged 1.24 points per shot (1,569 points/1,264 shots) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Lehigh has made 7.6 three-pointers per game this season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 7.7

Lehigh is shooting 74% from the free throw line (270/364) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 69%

Lehigh 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 Offensive Stats & Trends:

American has averaged 1.34 points per shot (1,479 points/1,105 shots) this season — tied for 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.23

American is shooting 57% from inside the arc (330/574) this season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

American has an eFG% of 56% this season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 52%

American has a TS% of 52% this season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 49%

Lehigh Defensive Stats & Trends:

Lehigh has averaged 25.5 defensive rebounds per game (562 rebounds/22 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.4

Lehigh has averaged 25.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,358 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Lehigh has averaged 6.6 steals per game (146 steals/22 games) this season — 5th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Lehigh has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (560/1,299) this season — tied for best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 45%

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 161 steals this season — 4th most among Patriot League Teams

American has 370 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th most among Patriot League Teams


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