Navy (1-2) vs Campbell (2-2)
Game Info: Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 1:00 pm (Alumni Hall)
The Line: Betting Odds: Navy -3.5 / Campbell +3.5 — Over/Under: 137.5
The Campbell Fighting Camels are visiting the Navy Midshipmen on Sunday, November 17th at the Navy Alumni Hall. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Campbell Fighting Camels vs Navy Midshipmen Prediction.
Navy Midshipmen Preview
The Navy Midshipmen have a 1-2 record this season and are coming off a 79-90 loss by Rider. The Midshipmen are 2-1 against the spread, and 2-1 in over/under this season, while having a 1-1 home record.
Offensively, Navy is averaging 75.7 points per game, which ranks 228th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 80 points per game (310th). The Midshipmen shoot with just 40.4% from the field (308th) and with 28.2% from beyond the arc (307th). They shoot with an elite 82.3% from the free-throw line (11th) and are grabbing 33.7 rebounds per game (298th).
Austin Benigni leads Navy in scoring this season, with an average of 26.7 points and a team-high 4.7 assists. Aidan Kehoe adds 13.3 points and a team-high 8 rebounds.
Campbell Fighting Camels Preview
The Campbell Fighting Camels have a 2-2 record this season and are coming off an 83-40 win over Newberry. The Camels are 1-1 against the spread, and 0-2 in over/under this season while having a 0-1 road record.
Offensively, Campbell is averaging 74.8 points per game, which ranks 242nd in the nation, while defensively, they allow 54.8 points per game, ranking 15th nationally. The Camels shoot with 46.8% from the field (143rd) and with 33.3% from beyond the arc (179th). They shoot with an elite 83.3% from the free-throw line (8th) and are grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game (326th).
Bragi Gudmundsson leads Campbell in scoring this season, with an average of 10 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Jasin Simani adds 8.5 points and a team-high 5.8 rebounds. Campbell will meet Ohio State, Evansville, Green Bay, and Coastal Carolina after this one.
Why the Navy Midshipmen will win
- Navy has won each of its last six-day games against non-conference opponents at Alumni Hall (Annapolis).
- Campbell has lost each of its last three away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Navy has won the first half in each of its last six-day games against non-conference opponents at Alumni Hall (Annapolis).
Why the Campbell Fighting Camels will win
- Navy has lost each of its last five-day games following a home loss.
- Campbell has won the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Four of Navy’s last five-day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Alumni Hall (Annapolis) have produced a total of 142+ points.
- Four of Campbell’s last five road games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 121 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Navy ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (82.3%).
- Navy ranks T15th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.0).
- Campbell ranks T4th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (83.3%).
- Campbell ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (54.4%).
Campbell Fighting Camels vs Navy Midshipmen Prediction
In their only previous meeting last season, Campbell won at home, 59-48. In this Campbell Fighting Camels vs Navy Midshipmen Prediction, Nay is coming as a -3.5 home favorite. The Camels have been looking better than the Midshipmen so far, with one of the best defenses in the nation, allowing 25.2 points fewer than Navy. Navy is also struggling mightily with their shooting, sitting below the #300 rank in the nation. Keep it simple and pick the better team to get the job done here. Take the Campbell Fighting Camels and lay the points on the road.