Navy Midshipmen at Virginia Cavaliers ATS Prediction 12/29/19

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It will be a clash between two exceptional defenses when the 16th-ranked Virginia Cavaliers (9-2) take on the Navy Midshipmen (6-4) at John Paul Jones Arena. Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.

Navy Midshipmen at Virginia Cavaliers ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Cavaliers lost to the South Carolina Gamecocks, 70-59, while the Midshipmen were victorious over the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers, 59-48.

The Midshipmen made 16 of their 20 free throws (80.0 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.537 (above their season average of 0.462). Virginia, on the other hand, did a great job of converting from the charity stripe (17-22; 77.3 percent). Mamadi Diakite played a key role for Virginia with 21 points and five rebounds. Navy was led by John Carter Jr., who had 17 points and seven rebounds.

Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams square off. Virginia ranks 349th in possessions per game (59.7) and Navy is 348th (61.4). Ball protection could be troublesome for the Midshipmen. They rank 311th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 22.1 percent), while the Cavaliers force the 59th-most turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 23.0 percent).

Navy Midshipmen vs. Virginia Cavaliers ATS Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – Virginia, ATS Winner – Navy, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Virginia ranks 48th in blocks per game (4.2) while Navy ranks 168th (1.8).
  • The Cavaliers allow the 16th-fewest rebounds per game (29.9) while the Midshipmen rank 30th (31.0).
  • The Cavaliers rank second in assists allowed per game (7.6) while the Midshipmen rank 85th (11.8).
  • Navy ranks 137th in three pointers attempted per game (21.8) while Virginia ranks 188th in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Cavaliers have scored an average of 42.2 points per game (7.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 46.0 points per game (3.3 above their season average).
  • The Midshipmen’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.8, up from 4.1 for the season.