Lehigh vs UCLA Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/15/24

In this article, we will formulate a Lehigh vs UCLA prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, November 15th at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Lehigh Mountain Hawks Betting Preview

The Lehigh Mountain Hawks are 0-3 this year after they lost to Columbia by a score of 76-75 in their last game. Lehigh trailed 40-37 at halftime, but they did win the second half by a total of 38-36 in the narrow loss. The Mountain Hawks shot 54.7% from the field, 40.9% on three-pointers, and 57.1% on free throws in the game. Keith Higgins Jr. led Lehigh with 28 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Mountain Hawks lost to Georgetown by a score of 85-77 and Northwestern by a score of 90-46 in their first two games. Lehigh has scored 66 points per game and they have allowed 83.7 points per game, while also averaging 26.3 rebounds and 14.3 assists per game this season. Keith Higgins Jr. is averaging 18.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, while Lehigh is shooting 44.8% from the field, 59.2% on free throws, and 33.9% on three-pointers this year. 

UCLA Bruins Betting Preview

The UCLA Bruins are 2-1 this season after they defeated Boston University by a score of 71-40 in their last game. UCLA led 39-22 at halftime and held BU to just 18 points in the second half for the easy win. The Bruins shot 40% from the field, 22.7% on three-pointers, and 85.7% on free throws in the game. Eric Dailey Jr. led UCLA with 13 points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Bruins lost to New Mexico by a score of 72-64 but did beat Rider by a score of 85-50 in their opener. UCLA has scored 73.3 points per game and they have allowed 54 points per game, while also averaging 38.3 rebounds and 16 assists per game this season. Tyler Bilodeau is averaging 15.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game, while UCLA is shooting 43.3% from the field, 73.3% on free throws, and 27% on three-pointers this year. UCLA will play against Idaho State and CS Fullerton following this game.

Why UCLA will cover

• UCLA has won 31 of its last 32 night games at Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescon following a home win.
• Lehigh has lost 19 of its last 20 road night games against non-conference opponents.
• UCLA has won the first half in 40 of its last 50 games against non-conference opponents at Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescon.

Total Points Facts

• Fourteen of UCLA’s last 15 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescon have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.
• Seven of Lehigh’s last nine road games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 142+ points.

Lehigh vs UCLA Prediction 

UCLA was able to bounce back from that loss to New Mexico with a blowout win over Boston University, and they will be at home once again in this matchup. The Bruins have played fantastic defense in their two victories this year and will face a low-scoring Lehigh team here. The Mountain Hawks are scoring just 66 points per game, but they do have a higher shooting percentage than UCLA does. I think UCLA is going to lock down defensively once again in this matchup and I think we are primed for a lower-scoring game. Take the under here. 

David Racey's Pick: Under 139.5