The Monmouth Hawks and Lehigh Mountain Hawks begin their seasons at OceanFirst Bank Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs. Monmouth Hawks Betting Prediction
Monmouth did not reach the tournament following an 11-20 regular season last season. Lehigh also failed to make the tournament following a 16-14 regular season campaign.
The Hawks won the sole game against the Mountain Hawks last season, 80-72. The Hawks had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.0 vs. 12.8) and had a better free throw rate (0.250 vs. 0.179).
There should be plenty of transition offense in this showdown that features two of the nation’s more fast-breaking teams. Monmouth ranked 47th in possessions per game (72.6) and Lehigh was 52nd (72.2) in the 2017-18 season.
Lehigh Mountain Hawks at Monmouth Hawks ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Lehigh ranks 82nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.0) while Monmouth ranks 301st in three pointers allowed per game (26.6).
The Hawks rank 157th in assists allowed per game (13.4) while the Mountain Hawks rank 287th (15.9).
Monmouth averages 36.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 126th in the NCAA. Lehigh ranks 214th in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).
The Mountain Hawks rank 146th in steals per game (6.1) while the Hawks rank 206th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
Monmouth ranks 233rd in blocks per game (2.4) while Lehigh ranks 261st (1.8).
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