The Liberty Flames (5-1) and the Navy Midshipmen (2-3), who both like to play patient, will clash at Alumni Hall. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Liberty Flames vs. Navy Midshipmen Free Prediction
The Flames will be hoping for a similar outcome after blowing out the Savannah State Tigers in their last outing, 82-56. The Flames made 10 of their 14 free throws (71.4 percent), while the Tigers had a turnover percentage of 23.5 (above their season average of 16.0). Scottie James had a solid performance for Liberty, putting up 14 points and seven rebounds.
In the Midshipmen’s last game, they got blown out by the Morgan State Bears, 75-51. Morgan State’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Navy. The Bears had a rate of 11.7 (better than their season average of 15.1), while the Midshipmen posted a mark of 30.0 (above their season average of 17.6). Hasan Abdullah had a solid performance for Navy, leading the team in scoring with 11 points on 3-for-4 shooting.
The ineffective offense of Navy will clash against the elite defense of Liberty. Since last season, the Midshipmen rank 265th in offensive efficiency, while the Flames are 23rd in defensive efficiency. The Flames figure to have the advantage on that end of the court. Moreover, put-back points figure to be rare for the Flames. They rank 307th in the nation in offensive rebounding percentage at 24.5 percent, while the Midshipmen have been 13th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 76.5 percent).
Liberty Flames at Navy Midshipmen Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Liberty ranks 14th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Navy ranks 220th (4.0).
The Flames rank 141st in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while the Midshipmen rank 267th (19.4).
Liberty ranks 32nd in assists allowed per game (11.1) while Navy ranks 112th (12.7).
The Midshipmen rank 172nd in rebounds per game (35.3) while the Flames rank 244th (33.8).
Liberty ranks 150th in steals per game (6.3) while Navy ranks 199th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
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