Who’s Playing
New Jersey Tech @ Lafayette
Current Records: New Jersey Tech 4-3; Lafayette 2-5
What to Know
The Lafayette Leopards will play host again and welcome the New Jersey Tech Highlanders to Kirby Sports Center, where tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET Sunday. New Jersey Tech should still be riding high after a victory, while the Leopards will be looking to get back in the win column.
Lafayette came up short against the Sacred Heart Pioneers this past Thursday, falling 74-67.
Meanwhile, New Jersey Tech simply couldn’t be stopped this past Thursday, as they easily beat the Saint Elizabeth Eagles at home 76-43.
Barring any buzzer beaters, Lafayette is expected to win a tight contest. Currently 2-4-1 against the spread, they haven’t been a good investment; on the other hand, New Jersey Tech is 5-1 ATS.
The Leopards are now 2-5 while the Highlanders sit at 4-3. Two stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Lafayette has only been able to knock down 38.10% percent of their shots, which is the seventh lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. New Jersey Tech’s defense has more to brag about, as they they have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 36.30%, which places them 11th in college basketball.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday at 2 p.m. ET
- Where: Kirby Sports Center — Easton, Pennsylvania
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Leopards are a slight 2-point favorite against the Highlanders, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Leopards as a 1-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
New Jersey Tech have won two out of their last three games against Lafayette.
- Nov 14, 2017 – New Jersey Tech 96 vs. Lafayette 80
- Nov 17, 2016 – Lafayette 84 vs. New Jersey Tech 83
- Nov 21, 2015 – New Jersey Tech 80 vs. Lafayette 66
