It will be a battle between Pat opponents when the Lafayette Leopards (4-11, 1-3 Pat) welcome the Navy Midshipmen (5-10, 2-2 Pat) to the Kirby Sports Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Navy Midshipmen vs. Lafayette Leopards Free Prediction
The Midshipmen are trying to rebound after their 75-69 loss to the Boston University Terriers in their last game. Boston University’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Navy. The Terriers had a rate of 0.321 (above their season average of 0.148), while the Midshipmen posted a mark of 0.143 (below their season average of 0.228). Hasan Abdullah played well for Navy, finishing with 12 points, nine assists and seven rebounds.
In the Leopards’ previous outing, they lost to the Holy Cross Crusaders, 77-70. Holy Cross’ free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Lafayette. The Crusaders had a rate of 0.167 (below their season average of 0.176), while the Leopards posted a mark of 0.018 (below their season average of 0.162). With 23 points on 8-for-11 shooting, Justin Jaworski led Lafayette in scoring.
After the Midshipmen won both contests against the Leopards last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, Navy won 71-69. The Midshipmen had a better free throw rate (0.183 vs. 0.089) and had a much better turnover percentage (11.4 vs. 21.2).
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Abdullah (14 points,4.2 assists,2.8 steals) has been great for the Midshipmen while Jaworski (13 points,3.4 assists) has contributed greatly to the Leopards.
This game should be a battle of contrasting styles. Lafayette has preferred an up-tempo style of play (85th in possessions per game), while Navy has been more half-court-oriented (307th in possessions per game).
Navy Midshipmen at Lafayette Leopards Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Lafayette, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Lafayette ranks 25th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Navy ranks 137th (4.3).
The Leopards average 24.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 90th in the nation. The Midshipmen rank 189th in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
Lafayette averages 14.1 assists per game, which ranks 110th in the nation. Navy ranks 205th in assists allowed per game (15.8).
The Midshipmen rank 98th in rebounds per game (36.9) while the Leopards rank 141st in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
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The Midshipmen’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.4, down from 8.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Leopards have scored an average of 77.2 points per game (2.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.2 points per game (0.2 above their season average).
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