The Army West Point Black Knights (11-11, 6-5 Pat) will be at Bender Arena to meet the American University Eagles (11-11, 7-4 Pat) in a Pat matchup. The game begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Army West Point Black Knights vs. American University Eagles ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Eagles were victorious over the Navy Midshipmen, 62-54, while the Black Knights lost to the Boston University Terriers, 80-66.
The Eagles forced 15 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.573 (above their season average of 0.513). Army West Point, on the other hand, held Boston University to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.3 (below their season average of 28.6). American University’s Sa’eed Nelson led the way, finishing with 13 points, eight assists and five rebounds. Army West Point was led by Matt Wilson, who contributed 24 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Mark Gasperini led the Eagles to a 68-60 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 19 points. American University did a terrific job of making free throws (13-16; 81.3 percent). Army West Point, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.604 vs. 0.509).
The Black Knights’ Tommy Funk has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 23 points,8.0 assists per game. Meanwhile, Nelson has averaged 21 points,6.2 rebounds,6.0 assists,2.0 steals during that same time frame for the Eagles.
Second-chance opportunities could be rare for American University in this contest. The Eagles rank 262nd in offensive rebounding percentage (26.0 percent), while Army West Point ranks 55th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.3 percent).
Army West Point at American University Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – American University, ATS Winner – American University, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- American University ranks 15th in three pointers allowed per game (17.1) while Army West Point ranks 263rd (25.8).
- The Black Knights rank 241st in rebounds per game (33.4) while the Eagles rank 265th (32.5).
- The Black Knights rank 14th in assists per game (16.5) while the Eagles rank 145th (13.0).
- American University averages 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 69th in the country. Army West Point ranks 134th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (2.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.4 points per game (0.6 above their season average).
- The Black Knights have outscored opponents by an average of 4.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Army West Point has been defeated by an average of 1.5 points.
