Bettors will hope to hit paydirt on Thursday when the American Eagles try to run the Mountain Hawks off the court at Bender Arena in college hoops action.

The Eagles are 15-8 so far on the season, and 0-0 ATS vs. the number. The Mountain Hawks, meanwhile, are 18-6 and 5-0 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen American go 0-0 and the Mountain Hawks go 3-1 on the totals.



View Lehigh vs American Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Eagles - Mountain Hawks odds would favor the Mountain Hawks if the lines were set according to our power ranks. American is rated No. 232 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Lehigh is at No. 98. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 79-69 win for the Mountain Hawks.



How They Match Up:
Scoring and defensive stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features American's No. 246-ranked scoring average of 64.5 PPG, against a Mountain Hawks defense rated No. 154 and allowing 66.2 PPG. The Eagles FG% has averaged 42.7% to date this season, less than the Mountain Hawks shooters have managed so far (44.9% per game).

Defensively, Lehigh features the nation's No. 197-rated defense on the road, allowing 71 points per game. American, meanwhile, comes in at No. 179 nationally in scoring at home.

Lehigh won its last outing, a 75-51 result against Holy Cross on February 4. The Mountain Hawks blew out Holy Cross on Saturday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 75-51 win at Stabler Arena.

In their last action, American was a 59-58 Sportsbook on the road against Colgate. American earned a 59-58 victory over Colgate on Saturday, getting 23 points from Charles Hinkle at Cotterell Court.

Next up:
Lehigh home to Colgate, Saturday, February 11
American at Holy Cross, Saturday, February 11