American at Lafayette

American likes to run, second in the Patriot League in points scored (72.5 per game), plus No. 1 in field goal shooting (46%) and 3-point shooting (36%). The defense, though, is seventh in points given up and last in shooting allowed (47%) and at defending beyond the arc (.375% allowed). Lafayette is fifth in points given up and at defending the 3-pointer (.341%). Lafayette is 13-4 OVER the total as a home favorite of six points or fewer. These teams played an 84-76 game when they last met in a game that sailed OVER by 38 points. And college basketball home teams where the total is 129.5 or less are 61-32 OVER the total off a double-digit loss as a favorite. Take American/Lafayette OVER the total.