Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs Columbia Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Mountain Hawks and Lions. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Lions at Levien Gymnasium in New York, NY. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 156 points, and Columbia is favored by -8.5 vs. Lehigh.

LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS VS COLUMBIA LIONS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Columbia Lions -8.5

This game will be played at Levien Gymnasium at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.

WHY BET THE COLUMBIA LIONS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Lions.
• Not only will Columbia pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -8.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 156 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.

Will the Mountain Hawks Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

Lehigh Mountain Hawks Recent Game/Games

Lehigh opened their season with an 85-77 road loss to Georgetown on Wednesday. Entering the game as +14 point underdogs, the Mountain Hawks kept things closer than expected.

Lehigh trailed 44-39 at halftime and were outscored 41-38 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 162 went over the pre-game O/U line of 149.

Lehigh’s offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field and 43.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 23 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.9%, and they connected on 50% of their two-point shots.

Keith Higgins Jr. led the way with 22 points, shooting 60% from the field and 57.1% from three-point range. Cam Gillus added 21 points, hitting 5 of 10 from deep, and Thomas Sorber and Micah Peavy each contributed 20 points, with Peavy shooting 61.5% overall.

Lehigh’s defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 85 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to shoot 61% from inside the arc, with 26 two-point baskets.

From three-point range, Lehigh’s defense held the other team to 22% shooting, with just 5 made threes. However, they sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 18 attempts (78%). Lehigh also gave up 17 offensive rebounds.

Will Columbia Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

Columbia Lions Recent Game/Games

Columbia picked up an 83-62 win over Delaware State on Saturday, November 9th. Playing at home, the Lions entered the game as 12-point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 145, falling short of the 153.5 O/U line.

Columbia led 42-28 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 41 points while allowing 34.

Columbia’s offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.3%, and they grabbed 16 offensive rebounds, with 18 assists as a team.

Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa led the way with 19 points, hitting 5 of 11 from three. Kaseem Watson added 16 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 61.5% overall. Blair Thompson contributed 12 points and 11 rebounds, connecting on 3 of 4 from deep.

Columbia’s defense gave up 62 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 43% from the field, including 48% on two-point attempts (16/33). From beyond the arc, the Lions allowed 12 threes on 32 attempts, a 37% shooting rate.

At the free-throw line, Columbia’s opponents shot 68%, making 15 of their 22 attempts. The Lions also gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.