The Lehigh Mountain Hawks (1-1) get their home schedule underway at Stabler Arena against the Marist Red Foxes (1-1). Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
Marist Red Foxes at Lehigh Mountain Hawks ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Mountain Hawks were blown out by the Miami (FL) Hurricanes, 83-62, while the Red Foxes defeated the Columbia Lions, 82-76.
The Red Foxes had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.1 vs. 27.8) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.614 vs. 0.527). Lehigh, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (28.9 vs. 29.5). Nic Lynch led the way for Lehigh, recording 10 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Ryan Funk played a pivotal role for Marist with 13 points and six rebounds.
The Mountain Hawks won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 84-76. Lehigh had a much better turnover percentage (8.8 vs. 19.1). Marist, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.345 vs. 0.160).
The elite offense of Lehigh will square off against the mid-tier defense of Marist. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Mountain Hawks offense ranks 99th in effective field goal percentage (0.530), while the Marist defense ranks 282nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.526). The Mountain Hawks should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Marist vs. Lehigh Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Marist, ATS Winner – Marist, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Marist averages 25.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 49th in the country. Lehigh ranks 315th in three pointers allowed per game (27.1).
- The Mountain Hawks rank 118th in rebounds per game (36.4) while the Red Foxes rank 241st (33.8).
- Marist ranks 224th in blocks per game (2.4) while Lehigh ranks 249th (1.9).
- The Mountain Hawks average 14.0 assists per game, which ranks 133rd in the NCAA. The Red Foxes rank 273rd in assists allowed per game (15.2).
- Lehigh ranks 153rd in steals per game (6.1) while Marist ranks 279th (4.2).
