Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Lafayette vs La Salle NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Philadelphia.
Lafayette vs La Salle Prediction
Looking to win big? The Leopards and Explorers face off at 3:30 ET on ESPN+. The Explorers are hosting the game at John Glaser Arena in Philadelphia, PA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 135.5 points, and La Salle is favored by -7.5 vs. Lafayette.
Lafayette vs. La Salle Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Lafayette Leopards at La Salle Explorers
- Where: Philadelphia at John Glaser Arena
- Date: Saturday, November 9th
- Betting Odds LASAL -7.5, LAFAY +245 | LASAL -311 O/U 135.5
Leopards Preview: Will the Lafayette Defense Show Up on the Road?
Lafayette Leopards Recent Game/Games
The Leopards opened their season on Monday, November 4th, with a 75-63 road loss to Villanova. Lafayette, who entered the game as +19 point underdogs, managed to keep the game closer than expected.
After trailing 30-29 at halftime, the Leopards allowed 45 points in the second half while scoring 34. The total points for the game were 138, surpassing the O/U line of 127.5.
Leopards Offense Breakdown
In their last game, Lafayette's offense put up 63 points, shooting 40.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.5%. They connected on 35% of their three-point attempts, hitting 7 of 20 from deep, and shot 43.6% on two-point attempts, going 17 for 39 inside the arc.
Wooga Poplar led the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 61.5% overall and 66.7% from three. Justin Vander Baan added 16 points and 4 assists, while Jhamir Brickus contributed 13 points, hitting 5 of 7 shots, including 1 for 1 from three-point range.
Leopards Team Defense
Despite giving up 75 points, Lafayette's defense struggled, allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. The Leopards gave up 27 two-point baskets on 47 attempts, a 57% shooting percentage.
From beyond the arc, Lafayette's defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, with 4 made threes on 13 attempts. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 11 times, where they hit 9 free throws.
Explorers Preview: Does La Salle Stand a Chance at Home?
La Salle Explorers Recent Game/Games
La Salle opened their season with a 65-52 win over American on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Explorers were -4.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the 13-point victory.
La Salle led 33-22 at halftime and scored 32 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. The game’s total points ended at 117, falling well below the O/U line of 137.
Explorers Offense Breakdown
La Salle put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field and 31.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 16 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.3%, and they connected on 77.8% of their free throws, going 14 for 18.
The Explorers grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 7 assists. Corey McKeithan led the team with 16 points and 3 assists, shooting 42.9% from the field and 40% from three. Jahlil White added 15 points and 6 rebounds, hitting 62.5% of his shots, including his only three-point attempt.
Explorers Team Defense
La Salle's defense held their opponent to just 52 points, even though they shot 41% from the field, making 23 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, the opponent connected on 46% of their shots, going 18/39.
From three-point range, La Salle limited their opponent to 5/16 shooting, or 31%. The opponent also went 14/18 from the free-throw line, hitting 77% of their attempts. La Salle gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.
Leopards vs Explorers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last ten games away from home, the Leopards have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 7-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 66 points per game in these contests.
- In their last ten games at home, the Explorers have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 66 points per game in this stretch.
- The last five games that Lafayette was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 0-5 straight up.
- Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Explorers have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-1-1.
Lafayette vs La Salle Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: La Salle -7.5 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.
