Yale vs Navy Prediction 11/7/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Yale vs Navy prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, November 7th at Alumni Hall in Annapolis, Maryland. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Yale Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Yale Bulldogs went 22-8 (13-1) last season and they finished 1st in the Ivy League standings. Yale started the season with an 88-62 win over Quinnipiac and followed that up with a 91-79 loss against UIC. The Bulldogs started the season with a 6-6 record through 12 games, but heated up after that. Yale finished the regular season by winning 14 of their last 15 games, before defeating Princeton and Cornell to win the Ivy League Tournament. The Bulldogs did make the NCAA Tournament, but lost to Texas A&M by a score of 80-71. Yale scored 81.3 points per game, which was ranked 25th in the country, while they allowed 70.1 points against per game, which was ranked 117th. 

This season, Yale has to replace their leading scorer from last year, who accounted for 19.4 points and 3.3 rebounds per game, but they do return Nick Townsend, who averaged 15.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. The Bulldogs also return their fourth and fifth leading scorers, so they have a decent group coming back from last year. 

Navy Midshipmen Betting Preview

The Navy Midshipmen are 1-0 this year after they defeated Presbyterian by a score of 76-55 in their first game. Navy led 37-17 at halftime and while they allowed 38 points in the second half, they still cruised to the easy win. The Midshipmen shot 49.1% from the field, 40% on three pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Navy out rebounded Presbyterian by a total of 34-31, recorded 14 assists, and committed eight turnovers in the win. Aidan Kehoe led Navy with 19 points and three rebounds, while Jordan Pennick added 13 points and two rebounds in the big win. 

Navy’s defense really set the tone in the first half, as they only allowed 17 points and jumped out to a 20-point lead. The Midshipmen held their opponent to 38.8% shooting from the field, allowed just three made three pointers, and forced 15 turnovers in the game. Navy’s largest lead was 32 points, they had 40 points in the paint, and scored 10 fast break points. 

Why the Navy Midshipmen will win

• Navy has won seven of its last eight night games following a road win.
• Yale has lost six of its last seven night games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the Yale Bulldogs will win

• Yale has won 16 of its last 18 games.
• Navy has lost each of its last three games against non-Conference opponents at Alumni Hall (Annapolis).
• Navy has lost the first half in four of its last five games at Alumni Hall (Annapolis).

Total Points Facts

• Twenty-six of Navy’s last 28 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Alumni Hall (Annapolis) have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
• Eight of Yale’s last 10 night games have produced a total of 149+ points.

Yale vs Navy Prediction 

Navy comes into this matchup with the benefit of playing a game earlier this week, where they looked very sharp and picked up a road win. Yale has some solid production returning from last year’s team, but this is a tough spot to make their season debut. Navy is a very experienced team and I think they are going to cause a lot of problems in the Patriot League this year. Take Navy and the points at home.

David Racey's Pick: Navy +5.5