American vs. Army betting: College basketball preview for February 1

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The American Eagles (13-9, 7-2 Patriot League) will look to continue a six-game winning streak when they host the Army Black Knights (12-9, 6-3 Patriot League) on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Bender Arena as 4.5-point favorites. The game airs at 2:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The over/under is 137.5 in the matchup.

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American vs. Army betting lines

  • American moneyline odds to win: -200
  • Army moneyline odds to win: +165
  • Spread: American (-4.5)
  • Total: 137.5

American statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • American has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered five times in seven opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered five times in 11 opportunities in road games.
  • At home, the Eagles exceed the over/under 57.1% of the time (four of seven games). They hit the over more often in road games, exceeding the total in 63.6% of games (seven of 11).
  • American has won a higher percentage of its matchups as a moneyline favorite at home, going 3-1 (.750). On the road as a moneyline favorite, it owns a record of 2-2 (.500).

Recent trends

  • In their last 10 games, the Eagles have been scoring 71.9 points per game, an average that’s a little higher than the 70.1 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
  • American has been more stingy on the defensive side of the ball lately, allowing 69 points per game over its past 10 contests compared to the 69.7 points per game its opponents average in the 2024-25 season.
  • The Eagles’ last 10 contests have seen them make 9.1 three-pointers per game while shooting 37.8% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are up compared to their 2024-25 averages of 8.7 makes and 35%.

American betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-8-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 5-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 4-4-0; As Underdog: 8-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 12-8-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 7-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-3 (Home: 3-1; Away: 2-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-6 (Home: 3-0; Away: 1-6)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.2 (216th in nation) 46.3 (314th) 28.3 (344th) 30.3 (133rd) 12.8 (256th) 10.5 (89th)

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Army statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • In 2024-25 against the spread, Army has a better winning percentage at home (.600, 6-4-0 record) than on the road (.444, 4-5-0).
  • Black Knights games have finished above the over/under 60% of the time at home (six of 10), and 66.7% of the time away (six of nine).
  • In 2024-25 when moneyline underdogs, the Black Knights have a better winning percentage at home (.750, 3-1 record) than on the road (.286, 2-5).

Recent trends

  • The Black Knights are averaging 69.9 points per contest in their last 10 games, which is 5.4 fewer points than their average for the season (75.3).
  • Army is allowing 69.7 points per contest over its previous 10 games, which is 4.3 fewer points than it is allowing for the season (74).
  • In their previous 10 games, the Black Knights are draining 8.6 threes per contest, 0.4 fewer threes than their season average (9). They own a better three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (34.3%) compared to their season average (33.7%).

Army betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 10-9-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 4-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 2-4-0 (As Favorite: 5-4-0; As Underdog: 5-5-0)
  • O-U-P: 12-7-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 6-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-3 (Home: 4-2; Away: 1-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-6 (Home: 3-1; Away: 2-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.3 (156th in nation) 45.1 (272nd) 32.4 (173rd) 32.7 (265th) 15.6 (72nd) 9.8 (38th)
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