The Yale Bulldogs (3-2) welcome the Lehigh Mountain Hawks (5-2) to John J. Lee Amphitheater for their home opener. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.
Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs. Yale Bulldogs Free Prediction
The Mountain Hawks will be looking for a similar result after dismantling the Monmouth Hawks in their last matchup, 85-61. Lehigh won the rebounding battle. The Mountain Hawks had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. five), defensive rebounds (36 vs. 23) and total rebounds (47 vs. 28). With 31 points on 9-for-15 shooting, Pat Andree was the top scorer from either team.
In the Bulldogs’ previous outing, they beat the California Golden Bears, 76-59. Yale’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over California. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.567, while the Golden Bears posted a mark of 0.373. With 16 points and six rebounds, Azar Swain had a solid game for Yale.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Yale figures to have a considerable advantage. Dating back to last season, the Bulldogs offense ranks 54th in that metric at 0.541, while the Lehigh defense ranks 197th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.506).
The Bulldogs won the only contest against the Mountain Hawks last season, 86-77. The Bulldogs had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.616 vs. 0.492) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (23.3 vs. 22.2).
Lehigh Mountain Hawks at Yale Bulldogs Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Yale ranks 40th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Lehigh ranks 160th (3.5).
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