American vs. Navy betting: Patriot League Tournament preview for March 12

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The No. 2 seed American Eagles (21-12, 13-5 Patriot League) are favored by 4 points when they play the No. 5 seed Navy Midshipmen (15-18, 10-8 Patriot League) in the Patriot League Tournament Championship with an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament bracket up for grabs. The game on Wednesday at Bender Arena tips off at 7 p.m. ET and airs on CBS Sports Network. The matchup has an over/under set at 131.5 points.

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American Cover -4 vs Navy -108

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American vs. Navy betting lines

  • American moneyline odds to win: -185
  • Navy moneyline odds to win: +154
  • Spread: American (-4)
  • Total: 131.5

American statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • In home games, American has a worse record against the spread (6-7-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (7-8-0).
  • The Eagles have hit the over on the total in a lower percentage of games at home (46.2%) than road games (60%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, American has won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (.800) compared to away games (.500).

Recent trends

  • The Eagles’ offense has been less productive over their last 10 games, racking up 64.6 points a contest compared to the 68.5 they’ve averaged this season.
  • American has been slightly better on the defensive end of the floor recently, allowing 63.3 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 67.7 it has surrendered per game this season.
  • Over their last 10 outings, the Eagles are making 0.8 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (7.5 compared to 8.3 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from beyond the arc in that span (32.8% compared to 34.4% season-long).

American betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 15-15-0 (Home: 6-7-0; Away: 7-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 4+: 2-5-0 (As Favorite: 5-9-0; As Underdog: 10-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 16-14-0 (Home: 6-7-0; Away: 9-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-4 (Home: 8-2; Away: 2-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 8-8 (Home: 3-0; Away: 3-8)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.1 (216th in nation) 45.7 (285th) 28.2 (339th) 30.2 (115th) 12.5 (261st) 10.2 (83rd)

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Navy statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Navy has performed better against the spread on the road (11-5-0) than at home (5-8-0) this season.
  • In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Midshipmen’s games have finished above the over/under at home (69.2%, nine of 13) than on the road (43.8%, seven of 16).
  • The Midshipmen, when moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (1-2) than on the road (5-9) this year.

Recent trends

  • In their last 10 games, the Midshipmen are posting 71.6 points per game, 0.2 more than their season average (71.4).
  • While Navy is giving up 70.3 points per game in 2024-25, it has bettered that mark over its previous 10 games, allowing 70.1 points per contest.
  • The Midshipmen are sinking 0.8 fewer three-pointers per game over their previous 10 games (6.6) compared to their season average (7.4), but they are producing a higher three-point percentage over their past 10 games (35.3%) compared to their season mark (34.2%).

Navy betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 16-15-0 (Home: 5-8-0; Away: 11-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 4+: 7-1-0 (As Favorite: 4-8-0; As Underdog: 12-7-0)
  • O-U-P: 17-14-0 (Home: 9-4-0; Away: 7-9-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-5 (Home: 7-3; Away: 0-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-13 (Home: 1-2; Away: 5-9)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.5 (302nd in nation) 44.5 (220th) 32.9 (124th) 30.8 (158th) 13.4 (196th) 10.1 (73rd)
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