Marist Red Foxes vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Red Foxes and Mountain Hawks. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Mountain Hawks at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Lehigh as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 139.5 points.

MARIST RED FOXES VS LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Lehigh Mountain Hawks -1.5

This game will be played at Stabler Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.

WHY BET THE LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Mountain Hawks.
• Not only will Lehigh pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.

Can Marist Pull Off a Road Win?

Marist Red Foxes Recent Game/Games

Marist secured a 54-49 win over New Hampshire on Saturday, November 23rd, in a home game. Despite being -12 favorites, the Red Foxes didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 103 fell well short of the O/U line of 138.

After trailing 24-22 at halftime, Marist turned things around by scoring 32 points in the 2nd half while allowing 25.

Marist’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 54 points with a field goal percentage of 41.9%. They hit only 4 of 19 from beyond the arc, shooting 21.1% from three-point range, while their effective field goal percentage was 46.5%.

Inside the arc, the Red Foxes connected on 58.3% of their two-point attempts. They also went 14/21 from the free-throw line, hitting 66.7%. Elijah Lewis and Josh Pascarelli each scored 14 points, with Pascarelli knocking down 2 of 4 from deep.

Marist’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 49 points on 41% shooting from the field. They allowed 14 two-point baskets on 24 attempts, a 58% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Marist limited their opponent to 4 threes on 19 attempts, a 21% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 14, shooting 66%. Marist gave up just 3 offensive rebounds.

Will the Mountain Hawks Win at Stabler Arena?

Lehigh Mountain Hawks Recent Game/Games

Lehigh’s season hit a bump with an 88-78 road loss to Saint Francis U on Tuesday. Entering the game as -4.5 favorites, the Mountain Hawks not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 55-36 at halftime, Lehigh tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, outscoring Saint Francis 42-33. However, it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit. The game’s total points of 166 exceeded the O/U line of 142.5.

Lehigh put up 78 points in their latest game, shooting 47.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54%. They connected on 60% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 32.1% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-28 from three-point range.

Riley Parker led the way with 23 points and 7 assists, shooting 61.1% overall despite hitting just 1 of 5 from three. Bobby Rosenberger III and Tyler Whitney-Sidney each added 21 points, with Rosenberger knocking down 3 of 7 from deep.

Lehigh’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points on 54% shooting from the field. The Mountain Hawks allowed their opponent to hit 25 of 37 two-point attempts, a 67% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Lehigh’s opponent shot 34%, making 9 of 26 three-point attempts. The Mountain Hawks also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 11 shots for 78%.