Stonehill Skyhawks vs Lafayette Leopards NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24
Betting on today’s Skyhawks and Leopards game? Catch the action at Kirby Sports Center in Easton, PA, as the Leopards hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on NEC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Lafayette as the -3.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 136.5 points.
STONEHILL SKYHAWKS VS LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Lafayette Leopards -3.5
This game will be played at Kirby Sports Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.
WHY BET THE LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 91-60 in favor of the Leopards.
- Not only will Lafayette pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 151 points.
Is a Road Win Possible for Stonehill?
Stonehill Skyhawks Recent Game/Games
Stonehill improved to 5-7 on the season with a 90-83 win over New Hampshire on Sunday. The Skyhawks were favored by 8.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 173, well over the pre-game O/U line of 135.5.
Stonehill led 38-37 at halftime and pulled away by scoring 52 points in the 2nd half while allowing 46.
Stonehill’s offense clicked in their last game, putting up 90 points on 52.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 59%, with strong two-point shooting at 61.5% (24/39) and three-point shooting at 36.4% (8/22). They also hit 81.8% of their free throws, going 18/22 from the line.
Louie Semona led the way with 22 points in just 22 minutes, shooting 75% from the field and 50% from three. Sami Pissis added 20 points, hitting 3 of 8 from beyond the arc. Stonehill dished out 21 assists as a team, with Chas Stinson contributing 5 assists to go along with his 16 points.
Stonehill’s defense struggled, giving up 83 points on 52% shooting from the field. The Skyhawks allowed 61% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 24 of 39 shots.
From beyond the arc, Stonehill’s opponents went 8/22, shooting 36%. They also sent the other team to the line 22 times, where they converted 18 free throws, an 81% success rate. Stonehill gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will Lafayette Live Up to Expectations at Home?
Lafayette Leopards Recent Game/Games
Lafayette fell to 4-7 on the season after a 74-64 road loss to Portland on Saturday. The Leopards entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 31-22 at halftime, Lafayette scored 42 points in the 2nd half but allowed 43. The game’s total points of 138 fell just under the 140.5 O/U line.
Lafayette managed just 64 points in their last game, shooting 38.9% from the field and 31.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, and they hit 65.2% of their free throws, going 15-for-23 from the line.
Chris Austin led the Leopards with 20 points, hitting 2-of-2 from three-point range. Justin Vander Baan added 17 points and 5 rebounds, while Austin Rapp contributed 15 points and 8 boards.
Despite Lafayette’s defensive efforts, they gave up 74 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field. The Leopards allowed 16 two-point field goals on 33 attempts, also at a 48% clip.
From beyond the arc, the opposition connected on 9 of 19 three-point attempts, shooting 47%. Lafayette also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 15 free throws, an 88% success rate. The Leopards limited offensive rebounds, allowing just 3.