Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs UCLA Bruins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Mountain Hawks versus the Bruins? Tip off is at at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on B1G+. The game will be played at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 138 points, and UCLA is favored by -22.5 against Lehigh in a non-conference matchup.
LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS VS UCLA BRUINS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Lehigh Mountain Hawks +22.5
This game will be played at Pauley Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.
WHY BET THE LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Bruins.
- Even though we have UCLA winning straight-up, we like Lehigh at +22.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Do the Mountain Hawks Have a Shot at a Road Win?
Lehigh Mountain Hawks Recent Game/Games
Lehigh dropped a close one to Columbia on Tuesday, losing 76-75 on the road. The Mountain Hawks were +8.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to cover the spread.
Lehigh trailed 40-37 at halftime but outscored Columbia 38-36 in the second half. The total points for the game were 151, which was under the O/U line of 157.5.
Lehigh’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 54.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 64.2%. They connected on 64.5% of their two-point attempts and hit 40.9% from beyond the arc, making 9 threes.
Keith Higgins Jr. was the standout, hitting 7 of 9 threes and finishing with 28 points on 66.7% shooting. Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa added 24 points, hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate, and also contributed 8 rebounds and 3 assists.
Lehigh gave up 76 points, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field, including 51% on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they allowed 9 threes on 25 attempts, a 36% shooting rate.
At the free-throw line, Lehigh’s opponents hit 11 of 21 attempts, shooting 52%. Lehigh also allowed 16 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can the Bruins Please their Home Crowd?
UCLA cruised to a 71-40 win over the Boston Terriers on Monday, November 11th, covering the -25.5 point spread. The game was played at home, where the Bruins were heavy favorites. The total points for the game were 111, falling well short of the O/U line of 134.5.
UCLA took control early, leading 39-22 at halftime. They continued to dominate in the 2nd half, outscoring Boston 32-18.
UCLA’s offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.3%, with a two-point shooting mark of 50% (19/38). From beyond the arc, they struggled, hitting just 5 of 22 attempts for 22.7%.
At the free-throw line, the Bruins were efficient, connecting on 18 of 21 attempts for 85.7%. They grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists. Eric Dailey Jr. and Lazar Stefanovic each contributed 13 points, with Stefanovic hitting 3 of 5 from deep.
UCLA’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 40 points. They allowed a 40% shooting rate, with 24 made field goals on 60 attempts.
Inside the arc, UCLA gave up 19 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 50% conversion rate. From three-point range, their opponent struggled, hitting only 5 of 22 shots, or 22%.