Navy vs American Prediction 1/12/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Navy vs American prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, January 12th at Bender Arena in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Navy Midshipmen Betting Preview

The Navy Midshipmen are 12-5 (4-0) this season after they defeated Lafayette by a score of 76-50 in their last game. Navy led 39-20 at halftime and they pulled away in the second half for the lopsided win. The Midshipmen shot 53% from the field, 43% on three pointers, and 48% on free throws in the game. Aidan Kehoe led Navy with 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Jordan Pennick added 20 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Navy defeated Bucknell by a score of 76-55 and Holy Cross by a score of 65-58. The Midshipmen have scored 73.5 points per game with 37.1 rebounds and 15.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 63.5 points against per game this season. Austin Benigni is averaging 17.8 points and 4.6 assists per game, while Aidan Kehoe is averaging 14.3 points and 9.9 rebounds per game for the Midshipmen. Navy is shooting 45.8% from the field, 74.2% on free throws, and 34.5% on three pointers this season. 

American Eagles Betting Preview

The American Eagles are 9-8 (2-2) this year after they lost to Holy Cross by a score of 84-73 in their last game. American trailed 38-37 at halftime and they allowed 46 points in the second half in the loss. The Eagles shot 41% from the field, 8% on three pointers, and 88% on free throws in the game. Madden Collins led American with 26 points and eight rebounds, while Greg Jones added 15 points and six rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, American lost to Colgate by a score of 64-62, but did beat Boston University by a score of 64-62 before that. The Eagles have scored 77.4 points per game with 31.7 rebounds and 14.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.8 points against per game this season. Madden Collins is averaging 13.2 points and 4.9 rebounds per game, while Greg Jones is averaging 11.8 points and 3.5 rebounds per game for the Eagles. American is shooting 45.8% from the field, 75.3% on free throws, and 34.3% on three pointers this year.

Why the American University Eagles will win

• American University has won seven of its last eight night games at Bender Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Navy Midshipmen will win

• Navy has won each of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• American University has lost five of its last six night games at Bender Arena following a home loss.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the last seven games between Navy and American University have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
• Fourteen of Navy’s last 17 night games against the Patriot League have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• American University ranks T32nd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.6).
• Navy ranks 37th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (31.1).
• Navy ranks 39th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (16.5).

Navy vs American Prediction 

Navy comes into this matchup looking to stay perfect in conference play and they have allowed 58 points or fewer in three straight games. The Midshipmen are shooting 46% from the field and they have scored at least 76 points in three of their last four. American has lost two games in a row and they allowed 84 points to Holy Cross last time out. The Eagles are shooting 46% from the field, but they have scored 64 points or fewer in three of their last five. Take Navy to get the road win here.

David Racey's Pick: Navy ML