The Lehigh Mountain Hawks (3-8) and the Princeton Tigers (3-8) go head-to-head at L. Stockwell Jadwin Gymnasium. The Mountain Hawks will attempt to put an end to their six-game losing streak. Action starts at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019.
Lehigh Mountain Hawks at Princeton Tigers Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Tigers lost to the Hofstra Pride, 87-72, while the Mountain Hawks lost big to the 12th-ranked Auburn Tigers, 74-51.
Lehigh held Auburn to an effective field goal percentage of 0.473 (below their season average of 0.536) while Princeton had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.1 (above their season average of 28.5). Princeton received a boost from Jaelin Llewellyn, who finished with 22 points and five rebounds. Jordan Cohen, meanwhile had a solid performance for Lehigh, contributing 18 points and six assists.
The Mountain Hawks won the sole game between these two teams last season, 72-57. Lehigh had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.0 vs. 26.7). Princeton, meanwhile, did a great job of converting from the free throw line (19-24; 79.2 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Second-chance points could be few and far between for Lehigh in this showdown. The Mountain Hawks rank 237th in offensive rebounding percentage (26.5 percent), while Princeton ranks 90th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.7 percent).
Lehigh Mountain Hawks at Princeton Tigers Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Lehigh, ATS Winner – Lehigh, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Princeton ranks 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (17.8) while Lehigh ranks 231st (26.4).
- The Mountain Hawks rank 137th in rebounds per game (35.7) while the Tigers rank 227th (32.4).
- Princeton averages 13.4 assists per game, which ranks 109th in the NCAA. Lehigh ranks 167th in assists allowed per game (14.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 5.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Mountain Hawks have scored an average of 63.0 points per game (3.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (4.4 above their season average).
