The Navy Midshipmen (0-1) welcome the Maryland Terrapins (1-0) to Alumni Hall for their home opener. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 9, 2018, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Maryland Terrapins vs. Navy Midshipmen Free Prediction
The Terrapins will be looking for a similar result after beating the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens in their last matchup, 73-67. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Maryland’s largest strengths. They made 30 trips to the line, while Delaware went just 11 times. With 19 points on 8-for-15 shooting, Jalen Smith was Maryland’s leading scorer.
In the Midshipmen’s last outing, they lost big to the Old Dominion Monarchs, 67-44. Old Dominion’s 10.6 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Navy, who had a mark of 18.0. With eight points and 10 rebounds, Navy’s John Carter Jr. had a solid game.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Navy ranks 321st in possessions per game (66.2) and Maryland is 320th (66.2) dating back to last season. Moreover, the upper-echelon offense of the Terrapins ranks 56th in effective field goal percentage (0.541), while the Midshipmen have been 83rd-worst in the NCAA at effective field goal percentage allowed (0.525).
Maryland Terrapins at Navy Midshipmen ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Maryland, ATS Winner – Maryland, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Maryland ranks 47th in blocks per game (4.4) while Navy ranks 277th (1.3).
The Midshipmen rank 126th in steals per game (6.4) while the Terrapins rank 274th (4.5).
Navy allows the sixth-fewest rebounds per game (29.8) while Maryland ranks 17th (31.1).
The Midshipmen rank 251st in three pointers attempted per game (19.5) while the Terrapins rank 260th (19.3).
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