It will be a battle between Pat opponents when the Navy Midshipmen (6-14, 3-6 Pat) welcome the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (8-14, 4-5 Pat) to Alumni Hall. The game gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs. Navy Midshipmen ATS Prediction
In the Greyhounds’ last game, they were defeated by the American University Eagles, 74-68. One of American University’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 27 free throw attempts, while Loyola Maryland had 21. Loyola Maryland’s KaVaughn Scott had a solid outing, putting up 13 points and 11 rebounds.
The Midshipmen lost to the Bucknell Bison in their last matchup, 69-57. Bucknell’s 0.293 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Navy, who had a rate of 0.222. The Bison’s mark was above their season average of 0.253. With 12 points, Evan Wieck had a good performance for Navy.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, the Midshipmen won 62-56. Navy’s 0.211 free throw rate was their largest strength over Loyola Maryland, who had a mark of 0.068.
The offensive glass could be a huge advantage for Navy in this battle. The Midshipmen currently rank 63rd in offensive rebounding percentage (32.8 percent), while Loyola Maryland ranks 217th in defensive rebounding percentage (71.2 percent).
Loyola Maryland at Navy Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Navy, ATS Winner – Navy, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Navy ranks 73rd in rebounds per game (37.7) while Loyola Maryland ranks 256th (32.8).
The Greyhounds rank 29th in steals per game (8.1) while the Midshipmen rank 195th (5.0).
Loyola Maryland ranks 132nd in assists per game (13.7) while Navy ranks 238th in assists allowed per game (15.8).
The Midshipmen rank 186th in three pointers attempted per game (21.3) while the Greyhounds rank 256th (19.0).
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The Greyhounds have outscored opponents by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Loyola Maryland has been defeated by an average of 5.8 points.
During their last five games, the Midshipmen have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (3.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.4 points per game (1.9 above their season average).
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