Navy Midshipmen vs Saint Joseph’s Hawks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Navy vs Saint Joseph's NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Philadelphia.

Navy vs Saint Joseph's Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Midshipmen versus the Hawks? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Hagan Arena in Philadelphia, PA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 140.5 points, with Saint Joseph's being favored by -16 over Navy.

Navy vs. Saint Joseph's Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Navy Midshipmen at Saint Joseph's Hawks
Where: Philadelphia at Hagan Arena
Date: Monday, November 4th
Betting Odds STJOE -16, NAVY +1123 | STJOE -4780 O/U 140.5

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Navy Midshipmen Records

Last season, Navy finished with a 12-18 overall record, going 9-11 in Patriot League play. At home, they were 9-5 with a +3.1 average scoring margin, but they struggled on the road, posting a 3-13 record and a -6.8 margin.

Against the spread, Navy went 13-17, including a 7-9 mark in road games. As the favorite, they were 10-3 straight-up and 7-6 ATS. Their average over/under line was 133.3 points, and their games averaged 133.4 points, leading to a 15-14-1 O/U record.

Midshipmen Offense Breakdown

Navy Midshipmen Offense Stats

Last season, Navy averaged 66.5 points per game, ranking 285th in possessions per game with 63. The Midshipmen struggled with shooting, finishing 392nd in field goal percentage at 39% and 396th in effective field goal percentage at 44%. They made 5.8 three-pointers per game, shooting 30% from beyond the arc, placing 359th in three-point percentage.

Navy Midshipmen Top Returning Offensive Players

Guard Austin Benigni returns after averaging 17 points, 3.8 assists, and 2.9 rebounds per game last season. Forward Donovan Draper also returns, having averaged 9.5 points and 9.1 rebounds per game.

Midshipmen Team Defense

Last season, Navy allowed 66.7 points per game, which ranked 46th in the nation. Opponents shot 31.9% from three-point range against them, placing Navy 193rd in that category. They also allowed 18.5 free throws per game, ranking 179th.

In terms of creating turnovers, Navy averaged 6.7 steals per game, ranking 162nd nationally. They struggled with blocked shots, averaging just 2.1 per game, which was 353rd in the country.

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Saint Joseph's Hawks Records

Saint Joseph's finished last season with a 21-13 record, going 11-10 in Atlantic 10 play. They were strong at home, posting a 15-3 record with an average scoring margin of +11.5 points per game. On the road, they were 6-10, with a -2.0 points per game margin.

Against the spread, the Hawks were 18-16, and they went 17-4 straight-up when favored. They were favored in 21 games and covered in 12 of those matchups. Their average over/under line was 146.3 points, and they had a 17-16-1 O/U record, with their games averaging 146 points per game.

Hawks Offense Breakdown

Saint Joseph's averaged 75.6 points per game last season, ranking 300th in possessions per game with 65.9. They shot 44% from the field, placing 208th, but their effective field goal percentage was 53%, ranking 97th. The Hawks were 13th in three-pointers made per game (10) and 15th in attempts (28.2), shooting 35% from beyond the arc, good for 95th. They made 12.7 free throws per game, ranking 260th.

Returning guards Erik Reynolds II and Xzayvier Brown will be key for the Hawks. Reynolds averaged 17 points, 2.6 assists, and 2.7 rebounds per game last season, while Brown contributed 12.6 points, 3.1 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game.

Hawks Team Defense

Saint Joseph's allowed 70.4 points per game last season, ranking 119th in the nation. Opponents shot 32.7% from three-point range against them, placing the Hawks 251st in that category. They also gave up 17.2 free throws per game, ranking 118th nationally.

In terms of defensive playmaking, Saint Joseph's averaged 7 steals per game, ranking 129th in the country. They also recorded 3.8 blocked shots per game, placing them 121st nationally.

Midshipmen vs Hawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, Navy has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 67 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
When looking at their past five home matchups, Saint Joseph's has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 65 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Midshipmen have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Saint Joseph's has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 8-2 straight up.