Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Binghamton vs Lafayette NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Easton.
Binghamton vs Lafayette Prediction
Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bearcats and Leopards. The game is starting at 2:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Leopards at Kirby Sports Center in Easton, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 128.5 points, and Lafayette is favored by -6.5 at home against Binghamton.
Binghamton vs. Lafayette Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Binghamton Bearcats at Lafayette Leopards
- Where: Easton at Kirby Sports Center
- Date: Sunday, December 1st
- Betting Odds LAFAY -6.5, BING +245 | LAFAY -320 O/U 128.5
Bearcats Preview: Can the Binghamton Offense Score Enough on the Road?
The Bearcats picked up a 75-70 win over LIU on Saturday, November 30th. Binghamton, who were -1 point favorites, covered the spread with the win. The game’s total points reached 145, surpassing the over/under line of 135.
Binghamton turned things around after trailing 32-24 at halftime. They outscored LIU 35-27 in the 2nd half to secure the win at home.
Bearcats Offense Breakdown
In their latest game, Binghamton's offense put up 75 points, shooting 50% from the field. They connected on 63.3% of their two-point attempts but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% of their threes (4/16).
Nehemiah Benson and Jamal Fuller led the way, with Benson going 7/9 from the field for 28 points, while Fuller added 27 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 3 of 6 from deep. Terell Strickland also contributed, shooting 63.6% and dishing out 8 assists.
Bearcats Team Defense
Binghamton's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field. They allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 19/30 inside the arc.
From three-point range, Binghamton held their opponent to 25% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 16 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 38 times, where they made 25 free throws (65%). Binghamton gave up 6 offensive rebounds.
Leopards Preview: Do the Leopards Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Lafayette Leopards Recent Game/Games
Lafayette picked up a 59-47 win over Niagara on Saturday, November 30th. The Leopards were -4 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.
Lafayette led 21-18 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, scoring 38 points while allowing 29. The game’s total points were 106, well under the O/U line of 135.
Leopards Offense Breakdown
Lafayette's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 59 points on 31.7% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.7%, with a 25.9% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 27 attempts.
They connected on 82.4% of their free throws, going 14 for 17. Justin Vander Baan and Zion Russell each contributed 11 points, with Vander Baan adding 8 rebounds and 1 assist.
Leopards Team Defense
Lafayette's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 47 points on 31% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the opposition hitting only 36% of their shots inside the arc.
From three-point range, Lafayette's defense was equally effective, allowing just 7 made threes on 27 attempts (25%). They also kept the opponent off the offensive glass, giving up only 7 offensive rebounds.
Bearcats vs Leopards Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road games, Binghamton has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 3-7 while averaging 63 points per game.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Lafayette has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 67 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
- The last three games that Binghamton was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 0-3 straight up.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Leopards have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 6-4.
Binghamton vs Lafayette Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Binghamton +6.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.