Army Black Knights vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks Picks and Predictions December 31st 2025

Army Black Knights vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks Picks and Predictions – December 31, 2025

Patriot League action tips off early on New Year’s Eve as Army travels to face Lehigh at Stabler Arena. Tipoff is set for 12:00 PM ET on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Both teams are under .500 entering this matchup, but it’s an important one for momentum heading into conference play.

Lehigh is a 3.5-point home favorite (-112), with Army catching +3.5 (-113). The moneyline leans toward Lehigh at -168, while Army sits at +134. The total is set at 143.5, suggesting a moderate tempo and potentially close scoring output.

Army Black Knights vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks Odds

Here are the latest odds for this Patriot League showdown. Make sure to check the latest college basketball odds before tipoff for any line movement or injury-related shifts.

Team	Moneyline	Spread	Total
Army	+134	+3.5 (-113)	O 143.5 (-110)
Lehigh	-168	-3.5 (-112)	U 143.5 (-110)

Army Black Knights Betting Form

Army hasn’t found much rhythm this season, especially on offense. The Black Knights are averaging just 66.2 PPG and rank near the bottom nationally in both effective field goal percentage and three-point shooting. Turnovers haven’t helped either — they cough it up nearly 13 times per game.

On the flip side, they’ve been solid defensively, keeping games within reach with physical play and decent rebounding. Still, they’ve lost six of their last seven and are just 2–6 SU on the road.

You can explore more trends and numbers on the Army stats and results page and track key lineup updates via the Army injury report.

Lehigh Mountain Hawks Betting Form

Lehigh hasn’t been great either, but their offense is starting to click. They’ve scored 70+ in three of their last four and are showing signs of improved ball movement and spacing. Playing at home, where they’re 4–1 SU this year, has helped.

The Mountain Hawks aren’t elite defensively, but they rebound well and get hot from deep when playing inside-out. They also tend to get to the line more often at home, which gives them a slight edge late in close spreads like this one.

You can dig into the Lehigh schedule and stats and monitor the Lehigh injury report for last-minute lineup news.

Army Black Knights vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks Matchup Breakdown

This is shaping up to be a close, scrappy game. Neither team pushes the tempo aggressively, and both rely on halfcourt sets. The difference could come down to Lehigh’s slight shooting edge and Army’s inability to convert at the rim.

Key matchup factors:

• Army is shooting under 42% from the field on the road
• Lehigh hits nearly 37% from three at home
• Army ranks outside the top 250 in offensive efficiency
• Lehigh +5.3 FT margin at home

If Lehigh avoids a turnover-heavy start, they should control the pace and use their shooting to keep Army chasing.

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Army Black Knights vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks Predictions and Best Bets

This number feels right, but Lehigh’s home-court edge and recent offensive form make the difference. Army has struggled mightily to score on the road, and unless they completely lock things down defensively, it’s tough to back them outright.

The total is tight — both teams prefer slower tempo, but if Lehigh pushes pace in transition, this could sneak over. Still, no strong lean on the total.

Best Bet: Lehigh -3.5 (-112)

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