Lafayette Leopards vs Stonehill Skyhawks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Stonehill vs Lafayette NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Easton.

Stonehill vs Lafayette Prediction

The Skyhawks and Leopards are set to face off at 1:00 ET on NEC. The Leopards will host the game at Kirby Sports Center in Easton, PA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 136.5 points, and Lafayette is favored by -3.5 vs. Stonehill.

Stonehill vs. Lafayette Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Stonehill Skyhawks at Lafayette Leopards
Where: Easton at Kirby Sports Center
Date: Sunday, December 29th
Betting Odds LAFAY -3.5, STNH +146 | LAFAY -180 O/U 136.5

Skyhawks Preview: Will the Skyhawks Win on the Road?

Stonehill Skyhawks Recent Game/Games

Stonehill improved to 5-7 on the season with a 90-83 win over New Hampshire on Sunday. The Skyhawks were -8.5 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 173, well over the pre-game O/U line of 135.5.

Stonehill led 38-37 at halftime and turned up the offense in the 2nd half, scoring 52 points while allowing 46.

Skyhawks Offense Breakdown

Stonehill's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 90 points on 52.5% shooting from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 59%. They connected on 61.5% of their two-point attempts and hit 36.4% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-22 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they were 18-for-22, good for 81.8%.

The Skyhawks dished out 21 assists and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds in the game. Louie Semona led the way with 22 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field and 50% from three. Sami Pissis added 20 points, hitting 3 of 8 from deep, while Chas Stinson contributed 16 points and 5 assists.

Skyhawks Team Defense

Despite Stonehill's defensive struggles, giving up 83 points on 52% shooting, they allowed 24 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 61% success rate for their opponent.

From beyond the arc, Stonehill's defense conceded 8 threes on 22 attempts, with their opponent shooting 36%. They also sent their opponent to the line 22 times, where they made 18 free throws, an 81% rate.

Leopards Preview: Will the Leopards Win at Home?

Lafayette Leopards Recent Game/Games

The Leopards dropped to 4-7 on the season after a 74-64 road loss to Portland on Saturday. Entering the game as +2.5 point underdogs, Lafayette not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 31-22 at halftime, the Leopards scored 42 points in the 2nd half but allowed 43, unable to close the gap. The total points for the game were 138, just under the 140.5 O/U line.

Leopards Offense Breakdown

Lafayette managed just 64 points in their last game, shooting 38.9% from the field and 31.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, and they hit 65.2% of their free throws, going 15 for 23 from the line.

Chris Austin led the way with 20 points, shooting 54.5% overall and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Justin Vander Baan added 17 points, shooting 58.3%, while Austin Rapp contributed 15 points and 8 rebounds, connecting on 66.7% of his shots.

Leopards Team Defense

Despite Lafayette's defensive efforts, they allowed 74 points on 48% shooting from the field. The Leopards gave up 25 field goals, with 16 coming from inside the arc, where the opposing team shot 48%.

From three-point range, the opposition hit 9 of 19 attempts, good for 47%. Lafayette also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 15 free throws at an 88% clip. The Leopards limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 3.

Skyhawks vs Leopards Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Skyhawks last ten road games, the team averaged 64 points per game while allowing 75. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-4-1, while going 1-9 straight-up.
In their last ten games at home, the Leopards have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 64 points per game in these contests.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Skyhawks have gone 6-3-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Leopards have a straight up record of 6-4 and an ATS mark of 5-5.