It will be a battle between Pat opponents when the Lehigh Mountain Hawks (15-7, 8-3 Pat) welcome the Navy Midshipmen (8-14, 5-6 Pat) to Stabler Arena. The game starts at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Navy Midshipmen at Lehigh Mountain Hawks Free Prediction
The last time the Midshipmen played, they topped the American University Eagles, 77-67. The Midshipmen had a free throw rate of 0.226 (above their season average of 0.213) and had a turnover percentage of 11.3 (better than their season average of 18.3). With 23 points on 10-for-18 shooting, Hasan Abdullah was Navy’s high scorer.
The Mountain Hawks lost big to the Colgate Raiders in their last matchup, 84-62. Colgate’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Lehigh. The Raiders posted a mark of 9.9 (stronger than their season average of 16.8), while the Mountain Hawks had a rate of 27.7 (above their season average of 16.8). With 16 points on 6-for-12 shooting, Lance Tejada was Lehigh’s leading scorer.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, the Midshipmen lost 85-74. Evan Wieck had 19 points and 15 rebounds. The Mountain Hawks knocked down 24 of their 26 free throws (92.3 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (18.0 vs. 22.2).
Lehigh could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their prolific offense goes up against one of the worst defenses in the NCAA. The Mountain Hawks rank 56th in offensive efficiency, while Navy ranks 272nd in defensive efficiency.
Navy Midshipmen vs. Lehigh Mountain Hawks Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Lehigh, ATS Winner – Lehigh, O/U – Under
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Betting Notes:
Lehigh averages 15.7 assists per game, which ranks 42nd in the NCAA. Navy ranks 246th in assists allowed per game (16.0).
The Midshipmen average 37.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 60th in the country. The Mountain Hawks rank 162nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
Navy ranks 177th in three pointers attempted per game (21.6) while Lehigh ranks 273rd in three pointers allowed per game (27.1).
The Mountain Hawks rank 159th in steals per game (5.7) while the Midshipmen rank 177th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
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The Midshipmen’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.0, down from 6.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Mountain Hawks have scored an average of 81.8 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (0.6 above their season average).
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