Lafayette vs. American Predictions & Picks - January 31

Wednesday's contest at Kirby Sports Center has the Lafayette Leopards (8-13, 7-1 Patriot League) squaring off against the American Eagles (11-10, 5-3 Patriot League) at 7:00 PM ET ET (on January 31). Our computer prediction projects a close 68-67 win for Lafayette, so it should be a tight matchup.

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Lafayette vs. American Game Info & Odds

• Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Easton, Pennsylvania
• Venue: Kirby Sports Center

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Lafayette vs. American Score Prediction

• Prediction: Lafayette 68, American 67

Spread & Total Prediction for Lafayette vs. American

• Computer Predicted Spread: Lafayette (-1.7)
• Computer Predicted Total: 135.3

Lafayette is 9-10-0 against the spread this season compared to American's 10-9-0 ATS record. In terms of hitting the over, games involving the Leopards are 7-12-0 and the Eagles are 11-8-0. Lafayette is 6-4 against the spread and 7-3 overall over its last 10 contests, while American has gone 6-4 against the spread and 6-4 overall.

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Lafayette Performance Insights

• The Leopards average 61.4 points per game (357th in college basketball) while giving up 66.6 per outing (56th in college basketball). They have a -110 scoring differential overall and have been outscored by 5.2 points per game.
• Lafayette comes up short in the rebound battle by an average of 3.8 boards. It is recording 33.6 rebounds per game (293rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 37.4 per contest.
• Lafayette makes 6.7 three-pointers per game (257th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 7.4. It shoots 29.0% from deep while its opponents hit 34.1% from long range.
• The Leopards rank 355th in college basketball with 82.1 points scored per 100 possessions, and 110th in college basketball defensively with 89.1 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Lafayette and its opponents have been relatively even in the turnover battle. The Leopards commit 11.8 per game (213th in college basketball) and force 11.8 (168th in college basketball action).

American Performance Insights

• The Eagles put up 72.5 points per game (233rd in college basketball) while allowing 71.4 per contest (169th in college basketball). They have a +24 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 1.1 points per game.
• American ranks 304th in college basketball at 33.3 rebounds per game. That's 2.8 more than the 30.5 its opponents average.
• American makes 9.3 three-pointers per game (35th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 8.8. It shoots 36.0% from deep, and its opponents shoot 37.5%.
• American forces 10.4 turnovers per game (296th in college basketball) while committing 10.2 (73rd in college basketball).

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