The Army West Point Black Knights (7-10, 2-4 Pat) will be at the Kirby Sports Center to clash with the Lafayette Leopards (11-6, 3-3 Pat) in a Pat matchup. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.
Army West Point Black Knights vs. Lafayette Leopards ATS Odds
In their last game, the Leopards lost a close one to the Navy Midshipmen, 68-66, while the Black Knights won a close one over the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds, 81-80.
The Black Knights had a turnover percentage of 13.2 (better than their season average of 17.8) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.613 (above their season average of 0.528). Lafayette, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.204 (above their season average of 0.179). Myles Cherry played a pivotal role for Lafayette with 22 points and seven rebounds. Tommy Funk had a good outing for Army West Point, recording 18 points and 11 assists.
The Black Knights dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last matchup, Army West Point won 69-63. Army West Point’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Black Knights had more offensive rebounds (7 vs. 1), defensive rebounds (29 vs. 27) and total rebounds (36 vs. 28). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Lafayette should have a significant edge. The sharp-shooting Leopards offense ranks 14th in the country in that metric at 0.556, while the suspect Army West Point defense is ranked 302nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.522). Moreover, the Black Knights rank 349th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.147), while the Leopards rank fifth in opponents’ FTA rate (0.145).
Army West Point Black Knights at Lafayette Leopards Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Lafayette, ATS Winner – Lafayette, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Lafayette ranks 64th in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while Army West Point ranks 250th in three pointers allowed per game (26.0).
- The Leopards average 16.4 assists per game, which ranks 15th in the NCAA. The Black Knights rank 194th in assists allowed per game (14.2).
- Lafayette ranks 41st in blocks per game (4.5) while Army West Point ranks 205th (1.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Leopards have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (2.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (0.4 below their season average).
- The Black Knights’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.4, up from 3.2 for the season.
