Lafayette vs Lehigh Prediction 1/25/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Lafayette vs Lehigh prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 25th at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Lafayette Leopards Betting Preview

The Lafayette Leopards are 8-12 (3-4) this year after they defeated Loyola (MD) by a score of 80-59 in their last game. Lafayette led 45-33 at halftime and held Loyola to just 26 points in the second half in the win. The Leopards shot 56.6% from the field 48% on three-pointers, and 72.7% on free throws in the game. Andrew Phillips led Lafayette with 27 points and nine rebounds, while Alex Chaikin added 19 points and one assist in the game. 

Prior to that victory, the Leopards lost to Colgate by a score of 90-67 and Army by a score of 70-68. Lafayette has lost four of their last six games and they are currently tied for fifth in the Patriot League standings. Lafayette has scored 69.7 points per game and they have allowed 69.1 points per game, while also averaging 33.8 rebounds and 15.1 assists per game this season. Justin Vander Baan is averaging 12.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Alex Chaikin is averaging 11.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. Lafayette is shooting 43.3% from the field, 67.7% on free throws, and 35.8% on three-pointers this year. 

Lehigh Mountain Hawks Betting Preview

The Lehigh Mountain Hawks are 6-12 (1-6) this season after they lost to American by a score of 68-67 in their last game. Lehigh trailed 32-29 at halftime and outscored American 38-36 in the second half, but came up just short in the game on a buzzer-beater. The Mountain Hawks shot 51.1% from the field, 56.3% on three-pointers, and 58.8% on free throws in the game. Tyler Whitney-Sidney led Lehigh with 19 points and four rebounds, while Nasir Whitlock added 19 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Mountain Hawks lost to Loyola (MD) by a score of 76-60 and Boston University by a score of 63-58. Lehigh has lost six games in a row and they are currently last in the Patriot League standings. Lehigh has scored 69.4 points per game and they have allowed 72.9 points per game, while also averaging 30.9 rebounds and 13.6 assists per game this season. Tyler Whitney-Sidney is averaging 12.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while Cam Gillus is averaging 10.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game this year. Lehigh is shooting 44.1% from the field, 68.2% on free throws, and 35.8% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Lehigh will beat Lafayette

• Lehigh has won each of its last four night games at Stabler Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Lafayette has lost 11 of its last 13 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• The home team has won the first half in 15 of Lafayette’s last 20 games.

Lafayette vs Lehigh Prediction 

Lehigh comes into this matchup looking for their second conference win of the year and they will be at home for this game. The Mountain Hawks are shooting 44.1% from the field, but they have scored 62 points or fewer in three of their last five games. Lehigh is also only averaging 30.9 rebounds per game this year. Lafayette has split their last four games and they are shooting just 43.3% from the field. The Leopards did pick up a win over Loyola in their last road game, but they have had struggles away from home. We saw Lehigh really battle American in their last game and I think they are going to get the win here at home.