Navy Midshipmen vs Maine Black Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24

Betting on today’s Midshipmen and Black Bears game? Catch the action at The Palestra in Philadelphia, PA, as the Black Bears hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 132.5 points, with Maine being favored by -3.5 over Navy.

NAVY MIDSHIPMEN VS MAINE BLACK BEARS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Maine Black Bears -3.5

This game will be played at The Palestra at 12:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st.

WHY BET THE MAINE BLACK BEARS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Black Bears.
• Not only will Maine pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Can the Midshipmen Pull Off a Road Win?

Navy Midshipmen Recent Game/Games

The Midshipmen fell to Elon 69-63 on Saturday, November 30th, in an away game. Navy entered as +5.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 132, falling under the O/U line of 143.5.

Navy trailed 35-27 at halftime but made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring Elon 36-34. Despite the effort, they couldn’t close the gap enough to secure the win.

Navy struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.8% from the field and 25.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.9%, and they finished with 63 points. They did manage to hit 81.2% of their free throws, going 13-for-16 from the line.

Nick Dorn led the way with 21 points, hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% clip. TK Simpkins added 20 points, shooting 57.1% from deep, and Austin Benigni contributed 18 points, connecting on 66.7% of his three-point attempts.

Even with Navy’s defense holding their opponent to just 31% shooting, the Midshipmen still gave up 69 points. They limited two-point attempts to 10/33 (30%) but allowed 10 threes on 31 attempts (32%).

Navy sent their opponent to the line 26 times, where they converted 19 free throws (73%). The Midshipmen also gave up 17 offensive rebounds.

Do the Black Bears Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

Maine Black Bears Recent Game

The Black Bears dropped a 77-64 decision to the Quakers on Saturday, November 30th. Maine, who entered the game as 1.5-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 141, surpassing the O/U line of 137.

Maine trailed 41-35 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 29 points while allowing 36. The Black Bears will need to regroup after this road loss.

Maine’s offense put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.6%. They connected on 42.9% of their threes, going 6-for-14, and hit 80% from the free-throw line, though they only attempted 5 shots.

Ethan Roberts led the way with 23 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field and from three. Sam Brown added 19 points despite going 0-for-4 from deep, while Kellen Tynes contributed 15 points and 6 assists. Nick Spinoso also had a strong game with 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists.

Maine’s defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 52% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team making 19 of 36 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Maine’s defense held the opposing team to 33% shooting, as they hit 6 of 18 three-point attempts. The Black Bears also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 21 of those for 87%. Maine allowed 13 offensive rebounds.