It will be a battle between Pat opponents when the American University Eagles (12-10, 6-5 Pat) welcome the Army West Point Black Knights (11-13, 6-5 Pat) to Bender Arena. The game begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Army West Point Black Knights at American University Eagles Betting Prediction
The last time the Black Knights played, they were defeated by the Holy Cross Crusaders, 56-42. Holy Cross’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Army West Point. The Crusaders had a rate of 12.9 (better than their season average of 15.1), while the Black Knights posted a mark of 25.8 (above their season average of 14.8). Jordan Fox was the top scorer from either team with 18 points on 6-for-16 shooting.
The Eagles were beaten by the Navy Midshipmen in their last contest, 77-67. Navy’s 0.226 free throw rate was their biggest strength over American University, who had a rate of 0.121. The Midshipmen’s mark was above their season average of 0.213, while the Eagles’ was below their season average of 0.275. With 24 points on 9-for-14 shooting, Sa’eed Nelson was the game’s leading scorer.
After the Black Knights won both contests against the Eagles last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, Army West Point won 82-70. The Black Knights had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.4 vs. 18.8) and had a better turnover percentage (11.8 vs. 15.1).
It could be a tough matchup for American University on the offensive glass. The Eagles are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 279th in offensive rebounding percentage at 25.4 percent. Meanwhile, Army West Point ranks seventh in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 77.8 percent.
Army West Point vs. American University Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – American University, ATS Winner – American University, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Army West Point ranks 19th in three pointers attempted per game (28.0) while American University ranks 251st (19.2).
The Black Knights rank 29th in assists per game (16.2) while the Eagles rank 154th (13.3).
American University ranks 55th in blocks per game (4.1) while Army West Point ranks 153rd in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
The Eagles average 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 52nd in the NCAA. The Black Knights rank 142nd in steals allowed per game (6.8).
American University ranks 204th in rebounds per game (34.2) while Army West Point ranks 217th in rebounds allowed per game (36.9).
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The Black Knights’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.8, up from 0.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (2.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.6 points per game (0.8 above their season average).
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