- American is a -7.5 point favorite vs Lafayette
- Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
- Lafayette / American TV channel: ESPN+
The Lafayette Leopards visit Bender Arena to take on the American Eagles on Jan. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00 pm in Washington, D.C., DC.
American is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).
The Lafayette vs. American Over/Under is 143.5 total points.
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Lafayette vs. American Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Lafayette | +7.5 -110 | O 143.5 -115 | +275 |
| American | -7.5 -110 | U 143.5 -105 | -350 |
Lafayette vs American Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts American will win this college basketball game with 74.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Lafayette vs American Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts American will cover the spread with 60.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Lafayette Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Lafayette has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)
- Lafayette has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.10 Units / 16% ROI)
- Lafayette have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
- Lafayette has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 17 away games (+1.95 Units / 10% ROI)
American Basketball Best Bets Today:
- American University has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 19 games at home (+7.00 Units / 16% ROI)
- American University has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.00 Units / 13% ROI)
- American University have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+2.60 Units / 7% ROI)
- American University has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+1.85 Units / 9% ROI)
- American University have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+1.85 Units / 8% ROI)
Lafayette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Lafayette has a 9-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.2 Units / -18.22% ROI).
- 5-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.95 Units / -49.69% ROI
- 14-7 when betting the Over for +6.3 Units / 27.27% ROI
- 7-14 when betting the Under for -8.4 Units / -36.36% ROI
American Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
American has a 13-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.3 Units / 24.15% ROI).
- 11-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.45 Units / -3.63% ROI
- 11-9 when betting the Over for +1.1 Units / 5% ROI
- 9-11 when betting the Under for -3.1 Units / -14.09% ROI
Lafayette Offensive Stats & Trends:
Lafayette averaged 61.9 points per game (1,920 points/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6
Lafayette had 13.7 free throw attempts per game last season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2
Lafayette has a TS% of 45% this season — 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%
Lafayette has averaged 66.6 points per game (5,664 points/85 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.1
American Offensive Stats & Trends:
American made 8.8 three-pointers per game last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 7.5
American had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (426 assists/ 307 TOs) last season — tied for best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 1.2
American shot 57% from inside the arc (304/535) last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 50%
American has 16.3 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.5
Lafayette Defensive Stats & Trends:
Lafayette has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (181/489) this season — 16th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Lafayette allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (2,060 points/1,739 shots) last season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 1.22
Lafayette averaged 6.6 steals per game (205 steals/31 games) last season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.2
Lafayette has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (2,116/4,843) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 45%
American Defensive Stats & Trends:
American has forced 13.5 turnovers per game (298 turnovers/22 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 11.4
American allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (258/700) last season — 11th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
American has averaged 8.1 steals per game (178 steals/22 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.4
American has forced 13.5 turnovers per game (298 turnovers/22 games) this season — 45th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0
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