It will be a battle between Pat opponents when the Army West Point Black Knights (8-10, 3-2 Pat) welcome the Navy Midshipmen (6-10, 3-2 Pat) to Christl Arena. The game starts at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Navy Midshipmen at Army West Point Black Knights Free Prediction
In the Midshipmen’s last game, they defeated the Lafayette Leopards, 85-77. The Midshipmen knocked down 22 of their 28 free throws (78.6 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.3 vs. 22.9). With 18 points on 4-for-10 shooting, John Carter Jr. led Navy in scoring.
The Black Knights defeated the Colgate Raiders in their last matchup, 91-81. The Black Knights had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.327 (above their season average of 0.143) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.712 (above their season average of 0.488). Tommy Funk was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points on 9-for-12 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Midshipmen won the last matchup 68-59. The Midshipmen knocked down 28 of their 33 free throws (84.8 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.0 vs. 22.5).
It will be a showdown of conflicting styles as the up-tempo Black Knights will look to push the more half-court-oriented Midshipmen. The Black Knights rank 56th in possessions per game while the Midshipmen are 302nd.
Navy Midshipmen at Army West Point Black Knights Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Army West Point, O/U – Over
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Betting Notes:
Army West Point ranks 31st in assists per game (16.3) while Navy ranks 213th in assists allowed per game (15.7).
The Black Knights rank 19th in three pointers attempted per game (28.2) while the Midshipmen rank 194th (20.5).
Navy averages 36.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 95th in the nation. Army West Point ranks 236th in rebounds allowed per game (38.4).
The Black Knights rank 127th in steals per game (6.2) while the Midshipmen rank 137th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
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The Midshipmen have outscored opponents by an average of 0.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Navy has been defeated by an average of 7.6 points.
During their last five games, the Black Knights have scored an average of 76.2 points per game (2.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.4 points per game (1.6 below their season average).
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