Lafayette vs American Prediction 1/31/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Lafayette vs American Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 31st. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

American University Eagles Preview

The American University Eagles have a 13-9 overall record this season and a 6-3 record in the Patriot. They are coming off a 77-68 away loss against Loyola Maryland and their previous three games were a 76-67 away win against Holy Cross, a 70-66 home win against Colgate and a 78-67 away win against Army.

Offensively, American averages 76 points per game, while allowing 71.9 points per game defensively. The Eagles shoot with 46% from the field and grab 32.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14 assists per game. They average 1.7 blocks per game and 8.1 steals per game defensively.

Madden Collins leads American in scoring, with an average of 13.4 points per game, while shooting with 50% from the field and 71.4% from the free throw line. Julen Iturbe is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.2 per game, while also leading the team in assists with 2.3 per game.

Lafayette Leopards Preview

The Lafayette Leopards have a 6-16 overall record this season and a 3-6 record in the Patriot. They are coming off an 81-79 home win against Bucknell and their previous three games were a 64-59 away win against Lehigh, a 77-73 away win against Boston University in overtime and a 74-55 home win against Holy Cross.

Offensively, Lafayette averages 70.1 points per game, while allowing 75.4 points per game defensively. The Leopards shoot with 42% from the field and grab 33.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.4 assists per game. They average 2.4 blocks per game and 5.8 steals per game defensively.

Colin Williams leads Lafayette in scoring, with an average of 16.9 points per game, while shooting with 39.8% from the field and 88.4% from the free throw line. Christian Humphrey-Rembert is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.4 per game, while Mark Butler leads the team in assists with 4.1 per game.

Lafayette Leopards @ American University Eagles Betting Trends: January 31, 2026

Why the American University Eagles will win

• Lafayette has lost each of its last 10 road games following a home win.
• American University has won 14 of its last 15 day games against Conference opponents.
• American University has won the first half in six of its last seven day games.

Why the Lafayette Leopards will win

• Lafayette has won each of its last six day games against American University.
• Lafayette has won the first half in each of its last four day games against American University.

Total Points Facts

• Each of American University’s last six home games against Lafayette have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
• Nine of Lafayette’s last 10 games at Bender Arena have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.

Lafayette vs American Prediction

In this Lafayette vs American Prediction, American is coming as -7.5 home favorites. American has been the far better team this season and have been in good form lately, with a 4-1 record both straight up and against the spread in their last 5 games. They have been very strong at home this season, while Lafayette is 3-7 in its last 10 games and 2-5 against the spread, while being terrible on the road, with just one win in 12 road games so far. The value here lies with the home team that has been better both on the offensive and the defensive end, so take American and lay the points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: American University -7.5