The American Eagles (15-10, 9-3 Patriot League) will aim to maintain their solitary lead in the Patriot League standings as they host the Lafayette Leopards (10-15, 5-7) on Monday night. The Eagles have triumphed in eight of their last nine contests, overcoming Lehigh in an overtime road victory on the previous Saturday. Lafayette, on the other hand, has emerged victorious in two of their past three games, including a recent 61-51 triumph over Navy. This marks the second encounter between these teams this season, following the Eagles’ 75-68 road win at the end of January. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET on Monday at Bender Arena on the CBS Sports Network. The Americans are favored by 4.5 points in the most recent odds, with the over/under set at 131.5 points, according to the consensus from SportsLine. Before delving into any Lafayette vs. American bets, you’ll want to consult the college basketball predictions from the model at SportsLine.