American vs. Navy betting: College basketball preview for February 26

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The Navy Midshipmen (11-18, 8-8 Patriot League) are 4.5-point underdogs as they attempt to stop a three-game road losing streak when they take on the American Eagles (18-11, 12-4 Patriot League) on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Bender Arena. The matchup airs at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under set at 132.5 points.

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American Cover -4.5 vs Navy -105

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American vs. Navy betting lines

  • American moneyline odds to win: -181
  • Navy moneyline odds to win: +151
  • Spread: American (-4.5)
  • Total: 132.5

American statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • American has done a better job covering the spread in home games (6-5-0) than it has in road affairs (6-8-0).
  • The Eagles have hit the over on the over/under in five of 11 home games (45.5%). They’ve done better on the road, eclipsing the total in nine of 14 matchups (64.3%).
  • American has performed better as a moneyline favorite in home games, putting up a home record of 7-1, compared to going 2-2 in away games.

Recent trends

  • In their last 10 games, the Eagles have been putting up 67.1 points per game, an average that’s a little lower than the 68.6 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
  • American’s defense has been tough lately, as the team has given up 65.5 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 68.2 points per game its opponents average this season.
  • Over their last 10 outings, the Eagles are making 0.7 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (7.5 compared to 8.2 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from beyond the arc in that span (33.3% compared to 34.0% season-long).

American betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 14-13-0 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 6-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 2-4-0 (As Favorite: 5-7-0; As Underdog: 9-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 15-12-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 9-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-3 (Home: 7-1; Away: 2-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 7-8 (Home: 3-0; Away: 2-8)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.8 (239th in nation) 45.6 (284th) 28.3 (337th) 30.3 (125th) 12.4 (268th) 10.2 (78th)

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Navy statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Navy’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .333 (4-8-0). Away, it is .643 (9-5-0).
  • Midshipmen games have finished above the over/under more frequently at home (eight times out of 12) than away (six of 14) this season.
  • In 2024-25 as moneyline underdogs, the Midshipmen have a better winning percentage at home (.333, 1-2 record) than away (.250, 3-9).

Recent trends

  • The Midshipmen are averaging 68.0 points per game over their past 10 games, which is 2.2 fewer points than their average for the season (70.2).
  • In its past 10 games, Navy is giving up 65.7 points per contest, compared to its season average of 70.2 points allowed.
  • In their past 10 games, the Midshipmen are sinking 7.3 threes per contest, 0.2 fewer threes than their season average (7.5). They have a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (34.3%) compared to their season average (33.6%).

Navy betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 13-15-0 (Home: 4-8-0; Away: 9-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 6-1-0 (As Favorite: 3-8-0; As Underdog: 10-7-0)
  • O-U-P: 15-13-0 (Home: 8-4-0; Away: 6-8-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-5 (Home: 6-3; Away: 0-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-13 (Home: 1-2; Away: 3-9)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.1 (316th in nation) 44.4 (217th) 33.4 (94th) 31.0 (176th) 13.4 (200th) 10.2 (78th)
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