Quinnipiac Bobcats vs Navy Midshipmen NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bobcats versus the Midshipmen? Tip off is at at 5:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Alumni Hall (Navy) in Annapolis, MD. Quinnipiac is favored by -1 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 148.5 points.

QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS VS NAVY MIDSHIPMEN BETTING PICK

The Pick: Navy Midshipmen +1

This game will be played at Alumni Hall (Navy) at 5:30 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.

WHY BET THE NAVY MIDSHIPMEN:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Midshipmen.
• Not only will Navy pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Can Quinnipiac Secure a Road Victory?

Quinnipiac Bobcats Recent Game/Games

Quinnipiac edged out a 58-55 win over Maine on Friday, November 15th, in a home game where they were favored by seven points. The Bobcats didn’t cover the spread, and the combined points of 113 fell well short of the 144.5 O/U line.

Quinnipiac led 32-28 at halftime and scored 26 points in the 2nd half while allowing 27. It was a closer game than expected, with both teams struggling offensively.

Quinnipiac’s offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 4 of 21 three-point attempts for a 19% shooting percentage. Their overall field goal percentage was 43.1%, with an effective field goal percentage of 46.6%.

Inside the arc, the Bobcats were more successful, connecting on 56.8% of their two-point shots. Amarri Tice led the team with 21 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field and 50% from three-point range.

Quinnipiac’s defense held their opponent to just 55 points, despite allowing them to shoot 43% from the field. The Bobcats gave up 21 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 56% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Quinnipiac limited their opponent to 4 made threes on 21 attempts, just 19% shooting. They also sent them to the free-throw line 6 times, where they made 4, shooting 66%.

Will the Midshipmen Pull Through as the Home Underdog?

Navy Midshipmen Recent Game/Games

Navy fell to Campbell 86-66 on Sunday, November 17th, in a home game where they were favored by 6.5 points. The Midshipmen not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.

After trailing 38-33 at halftime, Navy struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 48 points while scoring 33. This defensive lapse contributed to their 20-point loss.

Navy’s offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.3%. They hit 31.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 16 attempts, and went 15 for 24 from the free-throw line, shooting 62.5%.

Jasin Sinani led the way with 24 points, shooting 54.5% overall and 40% from three. Terren Frank added 17 points, hitting 61.5% of his shots, while Aidan Kehoe contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field.

Despite giving up 86 points, Navy’s defense held their opponent to 41% shooting from the field, with 23 made baskets on 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 two-point field goals on 39 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Navy’s defense limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 16 attempts, a 31% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they hit 15 free throws, shooting 62%. Navy gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.