It will be a battle between Pat opponents when the American University Eagles (7-6, 1-1 Pat) welcome the Navy Midshipmen (5-8, 2-0 Pat) to Bender Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Navy Midshipmen vs. American University Eagles Betting Prediction
The Midshipmen are hoping for a better outcome after their 67-44 loss to the Old Dominion Monarchs in their last game. Old Dominion’s 10.6 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Navy, who had a rate of 18.0. John Carter Jr. had a solid outing for Navy, finishing with eight points and 10 rebounds.
In the Eagles’ last game, they barely escaped the George Mason Patriots, 78-75. American University’s 14.0 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over George Mason, who had a rate of 16.6. With 17 points and 13 rebounds, Sam Iorio had a good performance for American University.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams battle. American University ranks 281st in possessions per game (68.0) and Navy is 317th (66.9).
Sa’eed Nelson has averaged 0 points over the last five games for American University.
After the Midshipmen won both contests against the Eagles last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Navy won 61-44. The Midshipmen made 19 of their 24 free throws (79.2 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (22.2 vs. 29.2).
Navy Midshipmen at American University Eagles Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – American University, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
American University ranks ninth in three pointers allowed per game (17.6) while Navy ranks 197th (24.7).
The Eagles rank 67th in blocks per game (3.9) while the Midshipmen rank 135th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
Navy ranks 86th in rebounds per game (37.8) while American University ranks 149th in rebounds allowed per game (35.7).
The Eagles rank 156th in assists per game (12.8) while the Midshipmen rank 208th in assists allowed per game (15.5).
American University averages 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 91st in the NCAA. Navy ranks 131st in steals allowed per game (7.1).
Bettings Trends:
The Midshipmen’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.0, up from 8.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (3.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.0 points per game (4.5 below their season average).
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