The American Eagles (16-13, 9-7 Patriot League) will attempt to continue a three-game win streak when they host the Lehigh Mountain Hawks (13-16, 9-7 Patriot League) on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Bender Arena as 6.5-point favorites. The game airs at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has a point total of 140.5.
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American Cover -6.5 vs Lehigh -115
American vs. Lehigh betting lines
- American moneyline odds to win: -314
- Lehigh moneyline odds to win: +244
- Spread: American (-6.5)
- Total: 140.5
American statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In home games, American has a better record against the spread (8-5-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (8-6-0).
- The Eagles have exceeded the total in six of 13 home games (46.2%). They’ve fared better in away games, going over the total in seven of 14 matchups (50%).
- As a moneyline favorite, American has won seven of 10 games at home, good for a .700 winning percentage. It has won four of six games on the road (.667) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- On offense, the Eagles have had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 71.8 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 75.0 they’ve racked up over the course of this year.
- American’s defense has been tough as of late, as the team has given up 69.0 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 71.1 points per game its opponents average this season.
- Over their last 10 contests, the Eagles are making 0.1 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (9.2 compared to 9.1 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from beyond the arc in that span (34.6% compared to 34.0% season-long).
American betting records this season
- ATS Record: 16-11-0 (Home: 8-5-0; Away: 8-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 5-3-0 (As Favorite: 10-6-0; As Underdog: 6-5-0)
- O-U-P: 13-14-0 (Home: 6-7-0; Away: 7-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-5 (Home: 7-3; Away: 4-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-8 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.1 (191st in nation) | 45.7 (266th) | 28.9 (325th) | 31.1 (190th) | 13.7 (194th) | 10.5 (124th) |
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Lehigh statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Lehigh has been better at home (7-4-0) than on the road (5-9-0).
- Mountain Hawks games have gone above the over/under more often at home (seven times out of 11) than on the road (eight of 14) this season.
- This season the Mountain Hawks are 3-3 at home when moneyline underdogs (.500 winning percentage). Away they are 3-7 (.300).
Recent trends
- The Mountain Hawks are averaging 73.1 points per game over their previous 10 games, compared to their season average of 72.6.
- Lehigh is allowing 73.8 points per contest in its previous 10 games, which is 1.0 fewer point than it is allowing for the season (74.8).
- Over their past 10 games, the Mountain Hawks are making 7.9 threes per contest, the same number as their season average. They have a higher three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (38.2%) compared to their season average (34.8%).
Lehigh betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-13-0 (Home: 7-4-0; Away: 5-9-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 5-4-0 (As Favorite: 4-4-0; As Underdog: 10-9-0)
- O-U-P: 16-11-0 (Home: 7-4-0; Away: 8-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-4 (Home: 4-1; Away: 0-3)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 7-11 (Home: 3-3; Away: 3-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.6 (162nd in nation) | 44.9 (223rd) | 28.8 (328th) | 33.7 (327th) | 14.0 (169th) | 12.0 (274th) |
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