The La Salle Explorers (0-1) welcome the Lafayette Leopards (0-1) to Tom Gola Arena for their home opener. The game is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 10, 2018.
Lafayette Leopards vs. La Salle Explorers Betting Prediction
In the Leopards’ last game, they were beaten by the Saint Peter’s Peacocks, 93-86. Saint Peter’s’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Lafayette. The Peacocks had a rate of 12.0, while the Leopards posted a mark of 16.8. Justin Jaworski was the game’s leading scorer with 28 points on 7-for-12 shooting.
The Explorers fell to the Temple Owls in their last contest, 75-67. Temple won the rebounding battle. The Owls had 15 offensive rebounds and 50 total rebounds, while the Explorers had five and 28, respectively. Isiah Deas had a good game for La Salle, leading both teams in scoring with 23 points on 7-for-19 shooting.
La Salle could put on a ball-control clinic in this showdown. Since last season, La Salle ranks 43rd in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.6 percent), while Lafayette has forced the 10th-fewest turnovers (15.0 percent).
Lafayette Leopards at La Salle Explorers Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – La Salle, ATS Winner – La Salle, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
La Salle ranks 55th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while Lafayette ranks 235th (23.4).
The Explorers rank 170th in steals per game (5.9) while the Leopards rank 283rd (4.2).
La Salle ranks 189th in rebounds per game (34.9) while Lafayette ranks 268th (33.2).
The Explorers rank 216th in assists per game (12.7) while the Leopards rank 229th (12.4).
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