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Prairie View A&M (18-17) vs Lehigh (18-16)
- When: Mar 18 2026, 6:40 PM
- Where: UD Arena, Dayton, OH, USA
- Where to watch: TruTV
(16) Prairie View A&M vs (16) Lehigh Preview & Prediction
Spread: Lehigh -3.0
Moneyline: Lehigh (-170)
Total: 143.0
The First Four gives us another intriguing matchup as Lehigh enters as a 3-point favorite with the total sitting at 143. Both teams arrive with momentum, which makes this a far more competitive game than the seeding suggests.
Prairie View A&M Panthers Betting Breakdown
Prairie View A&M comes in as one of the hotter teams in the field. After sitting at 9-16 late in the season, they flipped the script with a strong surge, winning nine of their last 10 games, including a demanding run through the SWAC tournament.
The offense runs through Dontae Horne, who averages 20.2 points per game and provides consistent scoring pressure. Even when he struggled in the title game, the Panthers showed depth with Lance Williams scoring 18 points on 7-of-9 shooting and Cory Wells adding 16 points.
That balance is important in a single elimination game. Prairie View has proven it can win in different ways, especially during this late-season run. Their confidence is trending upward, and they have experience handling tight games.
Lehigh Mountain Hawks Betting Breakdown
Lehigh has taken a completely different path but arrives just as dangerous. After a rough 4-11 start, the Mountain Hawks have turned things around, winning 14 of their last 19 games and building strong chemistry along the way.
Nasir Whitlock leads the way with 21.0 points per game, while shooting an impressive 44.5 percent from three-point range. His scoring ability stretches defenses and creates opportunities for others.
Support comes from Hank Alvey, who contributes 15.0 points per game, and Joshua Ingram, adding 10.6 points while shooting 38.8 percent from beyond the arc. This team relies heavily on perimeter shooting and ball movement.
Lehigh’s continuity and disciplined approach have been key factors in their turnaround, and they carry that momentum into this matchup.
Betting Prediction
This game comes down to tempo and shot-making. Prairie View brings physicality and recent tournament success, while Lehigh leans on efficient shooting and offensive spacing.
With the spread sitting at three, this feels like a tight contest that could swing late. Lehigh’s perimeter shooting and overall efficiency give them a slight edge in a game expected to stay close.
Final Score: Lehigh 71, Prairie View A&M 66
Lean: Lehigh -3.0
Total: Under 143.0
- NCAAB Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
