Lafayette Leopards vs Navy Midshipmen NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/5/25

Betting on today’s Leopards and Midshipmen game? Catch the action at Alumni Hall (Navy) in Annapolis, MD, as the Midshipmen hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. This Patriot League conference matchup has an over/under of 139.5 points, and Navy is favored to win by -1.5 at home vs. Lafayette.

LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS VS NAVY MIDSHIPMEN BETTING PICK

The Pick: Navy Midshipmen -1.5

This game will be played at Alumni Hall (Navy) at 2:00 ET on Sunday, January 5th.

WHY BET THE NAVY MIDSHIPMEN:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Midshipmen.
• Not only will Navy pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Will Lafayette Find a Way to Win on the Road?

Lafayette Leopards Recent Game/Games

The Leopards improved to 5-8 on the season with a 60-46 win over the Terriers on Thursday. Lafayette entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the win.

Lafayette led 31-23 at halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring Boston 29-23. The game’s total points fell short of the 128.5 O/U line.

Lafayette’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 32.1% from the field and 30.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.3%, and they managed 60 points in the contest.

Alex Chaikin and Kyrone Alexander each contributed 14 points, with Chaikin hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range. Alexander added 8 rebounds, while Andrew Phillips chipped in 12 points despite shooting 2 of 9 overall.

Lafayette’s defense was impressive, holding their opponent to just 46 points on 32% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the opposition hitting only 10 of 30 shots for 33%.

From beyond the arc, Lafayette allowed 8 threes on 26 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 21 times, where they made 16 free throws, a 76% success rate.

Pressure Builds for Navy as Home Favorites

Navy Midshipmen Recent Game/Games

The Midshipmen improved to 3-10 on the season with an 81-58 win over American on Thursday. Navy, who were +2 point underdogs going into the game, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 139, just over the 137.5 O/U line.

Navy took control early, leading 42-29 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring American 39-29.

Navy’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points on 54.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.2%, thanks in part to their 61% shooting on two-point attempts. They also hit 35.7% of their threes, connecting on 5 of 14 from deep.

The Midshipmen dished out 22 assists, with Donovan Draper leading the way with 8 assists and 17 points on 6 of 7 shooting, including 2 for 2 from three-point range. Aidan Kehoe also had a big game, finishing with 20 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 8 of 11 from the field.

Despite giving up 58 points, Navy’s defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 54% from the field, including 61% on two-point attempts. The Midshipmen allowed 30 field goals on 55 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Navy’s opponent hit 5 of 14 threes, shooting 35%. They also went to the free-throw line 23 times, making 16, for 69%. Navy allowed 7 offensive rebounds.