It will be a battle between Pat opponents when the Navy Midshipmen (5-9, 2-1 Pat) welcome the Boston University Terriers (8-8, 1-2 Pat) to Alumni Hall. The game is scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Boston University Terriers vs. Navy Midshipmen Free Prediction
In the Terriers’ last matchup, they were beaten by the Army West Point Black Knights, 86-82. Army West Point’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Boston University. The Black Knights had a rate of 11.2 (better than their season average of 14.7), while the Terriers posted a mark of 16.2. Boston University’s Tyler Scanlon had a solid game, contributing eight points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
The Midshipmen were beaten by the American University Eagles in their last matchup, 71-63. One of American University’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 16-19 (84.2 percent), while the Midshipmen were just 9-14 (64.3 percent). Navy’s George Kiernan put together a solid game, leading the team in scoring with 17 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. The Midshipmen won the last game 62-48. The Midshipmen had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.4 vs. 20.7) and had a much better turnover percentage (14.4 vs. 23.8).
Hasan Abdullah has averaged 13 points,4.0 assists,2.4 steals over the last five games for Navy.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Boston University should have a significant edge. The sharp-shooting Terriers offense ranks 95th in the nation in that metric at 0.534, while the bottom-tier Navy defense is ranked 238th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.512).
Boston University Terriers at Navy Midshipmen Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Navy, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Boston University ranks 102nd in assists per game (14.2) while Navy ranks 211th in assists allowed per game (15.6).
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The Terriers have been outscored by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. For the season, Boston University has defeated opponents by an average of 2.3 points.
During their last five games, the Midshipmen have scored an average of 59.6 points per game (3.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (5.6 below their season average).
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