- American is a -3.5 point favorite vs Lafayette
- Total (Over/Under): 129.5 points
- Lafayette / American TV channel: ESPN+
The Lafayette Leopards visit Bender Arena to take on the American Eagles on Mar. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Washington, D.C., DC, USA.
American is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).
The Lafayette vs. American Over/Under is 129.5 total points.
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Lafayette vs. American Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Lafayette | +3.5 -105 | O 129.5 -110 | +150 |
| American | -3.5 -115 | U 129.5 -110 | -185 |
Lafayette vs American Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Lafayette will win this college basketball game with 53.0% 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 55.1% confidence for today’s game.
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Lafayette Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Lafayette has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+6.15 Units / 17% ROI)
- Lafayette has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+4.80 Units / 14% ROI)
- Lafayette have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.65 Units / 5% ROI)
American Basketball Best Bets Today:
- American University has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.05 Units / 6% ROI)
- American University has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)
Lafayette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Lafayette has a 17-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.75 Units / 8.35% ROI).
- 11-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.75 Units / -23.96% ROI
- 17-12 when betting the Over for +3.8 Units / 11.52% ROI
- 12-17 when betting the Under for -6.7 Units / -20.3% ROI
American Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
American has a 14-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.4 Units / -4.38% ROI).
- 16-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.15 Units / 5.47% ROI
- 15-14 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -1.25% ROI
- 14-15 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -7.84% 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 has averaged 65.4 points per game (4,053 points/62 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd 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 15.6 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.1
American Offensive Stats & Trends:
American is shooting 57% from inside the arc (304/535) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 50%
American shot 57% from inside the arc (304/535) last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 50%
American is shooting 74% from the free throw line (719/969) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 69%
American made 8.8 three-pointers per game last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 7.5
Lafayette Defensive Stats & Trends:
Lafayette averaged 23.7 defensive rebounds per game (736 rebounds/31 games) last season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 24.0
Lafayette has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (1,504/3,515) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 44%
Lafayette stole the ball 205 times last season — 5th fewest among Patriot League Teams
Lafayette averaged 6.6 steals per game (205 steals/31 games) last season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.2
American Defensive Stats & Trends:
American averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (681 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 42nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
American has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (673 rebounds/30 games) this season — tied for 36th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.1
American has averaged 6.3 steals per game (189 steals/30 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.2
American has allowed 6.1 made three-pointers per game this season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6
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