The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers (0-8) are looking for their first victory when they meet the Lehigh Mountain Hawks (5-3) at Knott Arena. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Lehigh Mountain Hawks at Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers ATS Prediction
In the Mountain Hawks’ last matchup, they blew out the Monmouth Hawks, 85-61. Lehigh won the rebounding battle. The Mountain Hawks had 11 offensive rebounds and 47 total rebounds, while the Hawks had five and 28, respectively. With 31 points on 9-for-15 shooting, Pat Andree was the game’s high scorer.
The Mountaineers were blown out by the North Carolina State Wolfpack in their last matchup, 105-55. North Carolina State’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Mount St. Mary’s. The Wolfpack had a rate of 8.8, while the Mountaineers posted a mark of 20.9. Mount St. Mary’s’ Jalen Gibbs had a solid game, leading the team in scoring with 24 points on 9-for-17 shooting.
The Mountain Hawks won the only contest against the Mountaineers last season, 75-60. Lehigh had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.5 vs. 15.4). Mount St. Mary’s, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (11.2 vs. 15.6).
Lehigh might have a difficult time creating turnovers. Since last season, Mount St. Mary’s ranks 93rd in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.5 percent), while Lehigh has forced the 32nd-fewest turnovers (16.3 percent).
Lehigh vs. Mount St. Mary’s Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Lehigh, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Mount St. Mary’s ranks 39th in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while Lehigh ranks 297th in three pointers allowed per game (27.3).
The Mountain Hawks rank 140th in rebounds per game (36.3) while the Mountaineers rank 315th (29.8).
Mount St. Mary’s ranks 117th in blocks per game (3.6) while Lehigh ranks 256th (1.8).
The Mountain Hawks average 14.6 assists per game, which ranks 100th in the country. The Mountaineers rank 221st in assists allowed per game (14.4).
Mount St. Mary’s ranks 112th in steals per game (6.5) while Lehigh ranks 164th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
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