The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (9-13, 1-8 Pat) and the Navy Midshipmen (12-8, 6-3 Pat) go head-to-head at Reitz Arena. The Greyhounds will try to snap their eight-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Navy Midshipmen at Loyola Maryland Greyhounds ATS Odds
In their last game, the Greyhounds lost to the Boston University Terriers, 92-77, while the Midshipmen were victorious over the Holy Cross Crusaders, 81-66.
Navy played a nearly perfect game. They had a solid turnover percentage of 8.9 (better than their season average of 17.4) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.8 (below their season average of 34.1). For those same stats, Holy Cross was 18.9 and 17.4, respectively. Loyola Maryland, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.566 vs. 0.595). Jaylin Andrews had a good outing for Loyola Maryland, recording 17 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Evan Wieck fueled Navy with 24 points.
This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Greyhounds won the most recent matchup 79-70. One of Loyola Maryland’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 15-18 (83.3 percent), while the Midshipmen were just 4-5 (80.0 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The sharp-shooting offense of Loyola Maryland will face off against the mid-tier defense of Navy. The Greyhounds rank 72nd in effective field goal percentage (0.524), while the Midshipmen are 194th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.492). The Greyhounds figure to have the edge on that end of the court. Furthermore, the Midshipmen could control the offensive glass in this meeting as they rank 38th in the NCAA in offensive rebounding percentage at 34.0 percent. The Greyhounds, meanwhile, rank 253rd in defensive rebounding percentage (70.6 percent).
Navy vs. Loyola Maryland Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Loyola Maryland, ATS Winner – Loyola Maryland, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Loyola Maryland ranks 22nd in assists per game (16.1) while Navy ranks 214th (11.8).
- The Midshipmen average 21.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 158th in the nation. The Greyhounds rank 188th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
- The Midshipmen rank 20th in rebounds allowed per game (30.8) while the Greyhounds rank 184th (36.0).
- Loyola Maryland ranks 125th in blocks per game (3.0) while Navy ranks 158th in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Midshipmen’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.4, up from 2.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Greyhounds have scored an average of 76.8 points per game (3.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 89.8 points per game (13.6 above their season average).
