The Lehigh Mountain Hawks (5-15, 2-6 Pat) visit Bender Arena to meet the American University Eagles (9-10, 5-3 Pat). The Mountain Hawks will attempt to end an 11-game road losing streak. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, January 27, 2020, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
Lehigh Mountain Hawks at American University Eagles Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last contest. The Eagles were beaten by the Colgate Raiders, 79-69, while the Mountain Hawks got blown out by the Lafayette Leopards, 74-56.
Lehigh held Lafayette to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.8 (below their season average of 24.2) while American University had a better turnover percentage (11.9 vs. 14.1). American University rallied around Sa’eed Nelson, who put up 21 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Nic Lynch played well for Lehigh, contributing 13 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Jordan Cohen led the Mountain Hawks to an 82-73 win. He scored a game-high 25 points. Lehigh made good use of their 26 trips to the free throw line, making 22 of them (84.6 percent). American University, meanwhile, was just 10-17 (58.8 percent).
Lehigh might have a difficult time creating turnovers. American University ranks 100th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.1 percent), while Lehigh forces the 59th-fewest turnovers (17.7 percent).
Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs. American University Eagles Pick
Pick: SU Winner – American University, ATS Winner – American University, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- American University ranks 12th in three pointers allowed per game (16.7) while Lehigh ranks 260th (25.8).
- The Mountain Hawks rank 197th in rebounds per game (34.3) while the Eagles rank 251st (32.5).
- American University ranks 106th in blocks per game (3.3) while Lehigh ranks 121st in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- The Eagles rank 72nd in steals per game (7.5) while the Mountain Hawks rank 139th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- American University ranks 139th in assists per game (13.1) while Lehigh ranks 202nd in assists allowed per game (14.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Mountain Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.2, up from 5.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (3.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.2 points per game (3.2 above their season average).
