The Albany Great Danes will get their season going on their home court when they take on the Lehigh Mountain Hawks (0-1) at SEFCU Arena. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 9, 2019.
Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs. Albany Great Danes ATS Odds
In the Mountain Hawks’ last outing, they were beaten by the Monmouth Hawks, 66-62. Lehigh’s James Karnik had a good game, recording 13 points and 13 rebounds. Monmouth’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Lehigh. The Hawks had a rate of 0.169, while the Mountain Hawks posted a mark of 0.100.
Albany was unable make the tournament following a 12-17 regular season last season.
Meanwhile, the Great Danes owned records of 12-17 SU and 1-3 ATS last season. Of the Great Danes’ 4 games last year, 3 finished under the projected point total.
This contest should be a showdown of conflicting styles. Since last season, Lehigh preferred to play quickly (52nd in possessions per game), while Albany was slower-paced (277th in possessions per game).
Lehigh vs. Albany Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Albany, ATS Winner – Albany, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Albany averages 24.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 80th in the NCAA. Lehigh ranks 305th in three pointers allowed per game (26.7).
- The Great Danes average 6.1 steals per game, which ranks 161st in the country. The Mountain Hawks rank 217th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- Albany ranks 218th in blocks per game (2.4) while Lehigh ranks 230th (2.3).
- The Mountain Hawks average 15.1 assists per game, which ranks 50th in the country. The Great Danes rank 248th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
- Lehigh ranks 147th in rebounds per game (35.8) while Albany ranks 240th (33.8).