American vs Lafayette Prediction 2/10/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate an American vs Lafayette Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday, February 10th, at the Bender Arena. Let’s take a look at an American Eagles vs Lafayette Leopards. 

Lafayette Impressed

Lafayette faced off against Navy in the last game and they sure looked impressive. The defense gave up only 51 points, and that was enough for the 10-point victory. In the first half, the defense gave up only 16 points, and even though the defense wasn’t as lights out in the second half, they still secured the win. Justin Vander Baan put up 15 points, 13 rebounds, and three assists. There were three different players that put up at least 14 points. Two games ago against Loyola Maryland, they weren’t as good, and they ended up losing 71-58. 

Lafayette comes into this game with a 10-15 record overall and they have gone 14-9-2 against the spread. Away from home this season they sit with a 3-10 record straight up. Lafayette is averaging 68.2 points while their defense is giving up 69 points per game. The offense is ranked 316th in the league while the defense is ranked 92nd in the league. One issue for this team is they are shooting 68.02 percent from the free-throw line, which is 303rd. 

Can American Win Second Straight? 

American faced off against Lehigh in the last game and they were able to pick up the 78-75 victory. It took overtime to get the job done, but 14 points in the overtime period was the difference. Forward Matt Rogers had a strong game putting up 27 points and four rebounds. Elijah Stephens also really stepped up, putting up 23 points, five rebounds, and two assists. Two games ago against Bucknell, American only scored 40 points and they ended up losing by 22 points. The offense at times has been inconsistent and they are going to need the offense to be better here. 

American sits with a 15-10 record overall and they have gone 13-10 against the spread. American is averaging 69.6 points while their defense is giving up 69.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 291st in the league while the defense is ranked 195th. They are shooting 76.56 percent from the free throw line which is 37th in the league. Forward Matt Rogers is averaging 16.9 points while shooting 55 percent from the field and 41.3 percent from behind the three-point line. They are going to need him to have a big game here. 

Why American Will Beat Lafayette

• American University has won eight of its last nine games at Bender Arena.
• Lafayette has lost six of its last seven road night games against the Patriot League.
• American University has won the first half in three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

American vs Lafayette Prediction

American is straight up 7-1 at home this season and they are going to have little issues getting the job done here. I have really been impressed with the way Matt Rogers has played and he’s going to have a huge game here. Rogers is shooting 55 percent from the field and he’s going to continue to light up the scoreboard again. Rogers scored 27 points in the last game and he’s going to put up at least 25 points again. Lafayette is going to have no answer with their defense and American is going to end up getting the job done here. Back American against the spread.