VMI Keydets vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/23

The Keydets and Midshipmen are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Midshipmen will host the game at Alumni Hall (Navy) in Annapolis, MD. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Midshipmen as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 140.5 points.

VMI KEYDETS VS NAVY MIDSHIPMEN BETTING PICK

The Pick: Navy Midshipmen -4.5

This game will be played at Alumni Hall (Navy) at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 29th.

WHY BET THE NAVY MIDSHIPMEN:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Midshipmen.
• Not only will Navy pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Is a Road Win Possible for VMI?

Today, VMI will face Navy in their 6th game of the season. So far, they have yet to win a game, holding a 0-5 record. Looking back at their last ten road games, including those from last year, VMI has only won once, going 1-9. As of now, VMI holds a 0-5 ATS record as they prepare to face Navy. Their ATS performance this season consists of 0-3 on the road and 0-2 at home.

In five games, VMI comes in with an over/under mark of 2-3-0, with their games averaging 147.4 points per game. When assessing the Keydets’ performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 0-2, with their games averaging 74 points per game.

VMI offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 54 points against Air Force. In that game, they made 3/16 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 42.1%. Leading the team in scoring is Brennan Watkins, who is averaging 13.9 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Koree Cotton also maintains a PPG average of 13.7 heading into game.

Currently, the Keydets’ defense holds the 142nd rank in the nation, allowing 72.9 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, VMI’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 34.7% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 25.4% this season.

Do the Midshipmen Stand a Chance at Home?

Navy comes into their 5th game of the season with an overall record of 0-4. Navy is winless in their last three home games, including last year, where they went 0-3. Heading into their game against VMI, Navy has a current ATS record of 0-4. Looking back to last season, Navy is 3-7 vs. the spread in their last ten games.

In four games, Navy comes in with an over/under mark of 1-3-0, with their games averaging 126 points per game. When assessing the Midshipmen’s performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 1-2, with their games averaging 59 points per game.

In their latest game, Navy offense put up 59 points against San Diego. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 32.3% and made 4 threes. The top scorer for the Midshipmen was Mike Woods with 14 points, while Austin Benigni also chipped in with 14 points.

Currently, the Midshipmen’s defense holds the 91st rank in the nation, allowing 68.5 points per game. Against San Diego in their most recent game, the Navy defense gave up a total of 67 points while allowing San Diego to hit 45% of their shots.