The Army West Point Black Knights (12-14, 7-6 Pat) will be at Alumni Hall to clash with the Navy Midshipmen (8-16, 5-8 Pat) in a Pat matchup. The game starts at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Army West Point Black Knights at Navy Midshipmen Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Midshipmen lost to the Lafayette Leopards, 80-74, while the Black Knights beat the Boston University Terriers, 71-61.
The Black Knights knocked down 12 of their 15 free throws (80.0 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.602 (above their season average of 0.496). Navy, meanwhile, did an excellent job of making free throws (16-19; 84.2 percent). Navy’s Cam Davis had a solid performance, contributing 18 points, six rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Matt Wilson was a key piece for Army West Point with 15 points and 11 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Wilson led the Black Knights to a 72-61 win. He recorded a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Making free throws was one of Army West Point’s biggest advantages. They were 15-17 (88.2 percent), while the Midshipmen were just 5-8 (62.5 percent).
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the nation’s top rebounding teams square off. The Midshipmen are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 59th in offensive rebounding percentage at 32.7 percent. Meanwhile, Army West Point ranks third in the country at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 77.9 percent. Ball security should be an advantage for the Black Knights. They rank 54th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.9 percent). Conversely, the Midshipmen force the 75th-fewest turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.5 percent).
Army West Point at Navy Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Army West Point, ATS Winner – Army West Point, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Army West Point ranks 30th in assists per game (15.9) while Navy ranks 246th in assists allowed per game (16.2).
- The Black Knights average 5.9 steals per game, which ranks 153rd in the nation. The Midshipmen rank 172nd in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- The Black Knights average 27.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 26th in the nation. The Midshipmen rank 234th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
- Navy ranks 57th in rebounds per game (37.8) while Army West Point ranks 210th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Midshipmen’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.2, down from 7.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Black Knights have scored an average of 61.4 points per game (9.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (3.4 below their season average).
