Praire View A&M Panthers vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Prairie View A&M Panthers will be in UD Arena in Dayton, OH, on Wednesday night at 6:40 PM for a matchup against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks in the NCAA's first four, and we have you ready to roll with our Prairie View A&M vs Lehigh prediction. Prairie View A&M comes into the big tournament with eighteen wins and 17 losses on the season. Lehigh comes into Wednesday with eighteen wins and 16 losses this year. The Panthers come into this matchup running a long winning streak following a six-point victory in their last outing. Lehigh also comes into this matchup on a long winning streak after a 14-point victory against Boston University in their last outing. Read more about this Prairie View A&M vs Lehigh prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
Prairie View looks to get into the dance
The Prairie View A&M offense has carried the team this season, averaging 78.9 points on 44% shooting from the floor. The Panthers defense has fared well enough, allowing 76.1 points per game this season and an average of 16.6 points per game over their last five wins. The Prairie View A&M offense carried the Panthers to the win in their last outing, pouring in 72 points on 45% shooting, 50% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Prairie View A&M did the job, giving up 66 points on 37% shooting. The Panthers lost the rebounding battle by 7, but forced 11 turnovers to seal the victory.
Donate Hone leads Prairie View A&M offense this season, averaging 20.2 points per game. Tai’Reon Joseph is second on the roster, averaging 18.2 points per game this season. Cory Wells averages 13.1 points to go along with the team-leading 7.1 rebounds. Lance Williams is the fourth player on the team in double digits, averaging 10.1 points, to go along with the team’s leading 3.3 per game.
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Lehigh looks to stay hot
Offensively, Lehigh has been solid all season, averaging 73.2 points on 46% shooting from the floor. The Hawks defense has allowed 74 points per game this season, but Lehigh has upped their defensive presence as of late, allowing just 69.4 points per game over their last five victories. Offensively, Lehigh rolled in their last outing, scoring 74 points on 44% shooting, 47% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Lehigh was the better team, giving up sixty points on 38% shooting and 6% from beyond the arc. Lehigh won the rebounding battle by 5 and forced 9 turnovers to seal the victory.
Nasir Whitlock leads the Lehigh offense this season with 21 points and 3.4 assists. Hank Alvey averages 15 points to go along with the team’s leading 6.9 rebounds. Joshua Ingram averages 10.6 points, and Edouard Benoit is 4th on the team, averaging 10.3 points per game.
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Prairie View A&M vs Lehigh Pick
- Prairie View A&M vs Lehigh Spread Pick
Both teams come into this matchup playing good basketball as of late, as each is looking to punch their ticket into the dance. Prairie View A&M has the better offense, but Lehigh has the better defense. Look for the Panthers to lean on their scoring Wednesday night to get into the NCAA tournament. Take Prairie View A&M to continue their winning ways Wednesday night as they pull off the win and cover in Ohio to punch their way into the first round.
- Prairie View A&M vs Lehigh Over/Under Pick
Both teams score the ball well enough coming into this matchup, and each has had defensive issues this season. Despite the defensive issues this season, both teams have been elite on that side of the ball as of late. Look for a defensive struggle as each will look to continue their winning streak on Wednesday night. Take Prairie View A&M to get the win and cover, but the total will go under in these first four matchups.
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