Lafayette at Lehigh 2/28/21 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

By: Anthonoy-deleo |

Last Updated: 02/27/2021 at 9:03 PM ET

The Lafayette Leopards are set to visit Stabler Arena in Bethlehem Arena in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania for a Patriot League clash against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. The Lafayette Leopards come into this matchup with an 8-5 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent home game against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, 75-69. Leading the way for the Lafayette Leopards was senior guard Justin Jaworski as he recorded 23 points and 4 assists. Joining Jaworski in the backcourt was senior guard E.J. Stephens who had a productive outing for the Leopards as he pitched in 16 points and 5 rebounds.

The Lafayette Leopards had a good shooting game against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks as they connected on 28 of their 61 field goal attempts (45.9%), but they struggled from behind the three-point line (32%). The Lafayette Leopards lost the turnover battle against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks (11-10), and they were edged out by the Mountain Hawks in the rebounding department (35-34).

The Lehigh Mountain Hawks come into this matchup with a 4-9 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent road game against the Lafayette Leopards, 75-69. Leading the way for the Lehigh Mountain Hawks was senior guard Marques Wilson as he recorded 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. Junior center Nic Lynch had a productive outing for the Mountain Hawks as he pitched in 22 points.

The Lehigh Mountain Hawks had a solid shooting game against the Lafayette Leopards as they connected on 26 of their 61 field goal attempts (42.6%), but they struggled from behind the three-point line (26.3%). The Lehigh Mountain Hawks won the turnover battle against the Lafayette Leopards (11-10), and they edged out the Leopards in the rebounding department (35-34).

The Lafayette Leopards are having a solid season as they bring an 8-5 record into this matchup, and they have already beaten this same Lehigh team in 2 of their first 3 meetings. The Leopards have little problems scoring the basketball this season as they are averaging 77.9 PPG with one of the best scorers in the country on their roster as Justin Jaworski is averaging 21.8 PPG. The Lehigh Mountain Hawks are one of the worst defensive teams in the country as they are allowing an average of 77.8 PPG which ranks 323rd, and they will have a tough time keeping the Leopards in check. Final Score Prediction, Lafayette Leopards win and cover ATS 79-67.

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