Lehigh vs Lafayette Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 7

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Lafayette associate head coach Mike McGarvey watches play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colgate for the Patriot League tournament championship in Hamilton, N.Y., Wednesday, March 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
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  • Lehigh (17-10) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Lafayette (13-17)
  • Total (Over/Under): 135.5 points
  • Lehigh / Lafayette TV channel: ESPN+

The Lehigh Mountain Hawks (17-10) visit Kirby Sports Center to take on the Lafayette Leopards (13-17) on Mar. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Easton, PA.

Lehigh is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).

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

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Lehigh vs. Lafayette Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Lehigh-2.5 -105O 135.5 -110-140
Lafayette +2.5 -115U 135.5 -110+115

Lehigh vs Lafayette Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Lehigh will win this college basketball game with 61.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Lehigh vs Lafayette Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Lafayette will cover the spread with 60.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Lehigh has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 16 away games (+9.65 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Lehigh have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.60 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Lehigh has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.55 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Lehigh have covered the 1H Spread in their last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 87% ROI)
  • Lehigh has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 81% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+6.50 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.65 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.20 Units / 20% ROI)

Lehigh Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Lehigh has a 17-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6 Units / 20.17% ROI).

  • 10-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -23.8 Units / -44.86% ROI
  • 12-15 when betting the Over for -4.55 Units / -15.29% ROI
  • 15-12 when betting the Under for +1.8 Units / 6.07% ROI

Lafayette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Lafayette has a 13-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.7 Units / -17.25% ROI).

  • 10-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.45 Units / -14.08% ROI
  • 12-18 when betting the Over for -7.85 Units / -23.79% ROI
  • 18-12 when betting the Under for +4.75 Units / 14.39% ROI

Lehigh Offensive Stats & Trends:

Lehigh is shooting 30% from three (157/515) this season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Lehigh has 17.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 15.6

Lehigh is shooting 73% from the free throw line (698/951) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 68%

Lehigh is shooting 44% (597/1,368) this season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 43%

Lafayette Offensive Stats & Trends:

Lafayette has averaged 62.2 points per game (1,494 points/24 games) this season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.0

Lafayette has averaged 62.3 points per game (3,614 points/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.5

Lafayette has averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,494 points/1,365 shots) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Lafayette is shooting 41% (557/1,365) this season — 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Lehigh Defensive Stats & Trends:

Lehigh has averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (605 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Lehigh has averaged 6.9 steals per game (159 steals/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Lehigh has 159 steals this season — 4th most among Patriot League Teams

Lehigh has averaged 25.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,370 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Lafayette Defensive Stats & Trends:

Lafayette has averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (577 rebounds/24 games) this season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Lafayette has averaged 6.7 steals per game (160 steals/24 games) this season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Lafayette has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (1,358/3,181) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Lafayette has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (558/1,355) this season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%


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