Lehigh Mountain Hawks

Lehigh Mountain Hawks

Feb 12, 2025

Navy Midshipmen

Navy Midshipmen
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Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs Navy Midshipmen Prediction – 2/12/2025

As the Lehigh Mountain Hawks prepare to travel to Annapolis to face the Navy Midshipmen on February 12, 2025, basketball fans and bettors alike are setting their sights on this exciting matchup. Set for a 7:00 pm EST tip-off, this game promises a thrilling contest between two Patriot League rivals. With Navy taking a slight edge as -2.5 favorites according to DraftKings Sportsbook, let's delve into what each team brings to the court and how you might want to approach your betting strategy for this encounter.

Overview of Lehigh Mountain Hawks

The Lehigh Mountain Hawks enter this matchup looking to enhance their standing in the Patriot League. Known for their well-rounded gameplay, Lehigh often emphasizes ball movement and attempts to control the pace of the game. They have a reputation for being deadly from beyond the arc when they find their rhythm. However, their success often hinges on maintaining a sharp defensive effort to counteract periods when their shooting goes cold. Key for them is minimizing turnovers and maximizing possessions, which will be vital in a matchup against Navy's disciplined style of play.

Overview of Navy Midshipmen

The Navy Midshipmen have historically based their success on a stringent defense and disciplined execution on offense. Playing in front of a raucous home crowd at Alumni Hall in Annapolis offers Navy an added advantage. The Midshipmen excel in syncopated team rotations and exploiting opponents' weaknesses. Known for their ability to dominate in the paint and score consistently at the free-throw line, limiting opponent opportunities will be crucial. The control Navy exercises over the tempo of games makes them formidable, particularly in second-half scenarios where stamina and consistency are tested.

Betting Insights

With Navy positioned as slight -2.5 favorites, oddsmakers expect a tightly contested battle. The total is set at 139.5, reflecting both teams' capacity to engage in a higher-scoring affair, should the pace pick up. When considering this line, bettors should evaluate each team's tempo tendencies and recent scoring efficiency. If Lehigh can find success from outside, they might push the scoring beyond expectations, while Navy’s defensive structure aims to lock in beneath the total. Watch for line movements and public betting trends pre-game, as these may provide further insights into the expected outcome.

Key Factors

Several factors come into play for this matchup: - **Pace and Tempo**: Which team controls the speed of the game? A slower tempo could favor Navy. - **Defensive Execution**: Both teams need to make stops on key possessions. Watch how each adapts defensively throughout the game. - **Three-Point Shooting**: Lehigh’s ability to drain shots from downtown could shift the momentum in tight spots. - **Turnover Battle**: Protecting the ball will be critical, especially in a game expected to be this tight.

Pick and Analysis

Considering both teams’ strengths and playing styles, the smart play here might be to lean towards the Navy Midshipmen at -2.5. Navy's home-court edge and disciplined defensive play give them a slight upper hand in what promises to be a tightly contested matchup. While Lehigh's shooting prowess cannot be overlooked, the Midshipmen’s ability to control the game tempo and exploit offensive rebounds could offer them just enough to cover the spread. Betting the under on 139.5 might also be wise, especially if Navy successfully disrupts Lehigh’s rhythm and manages to dictate a slower pace. Visit the NCAABB picks and predictions section for the rest of today's games.

Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

+3.5/-118
93% LEHI
-3.5/-102
7% NAVY

Moneyline Pick Consensus

+143
11% LEHI
-175
89% NAVY

Total Pick Consensus

139.0/-110
19% UN
139.0/-110
81% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Advanced Game Stats
  • Rushing
  • Special Teams

Offense/Defense

LEHI
Team Stats Per Game
NAVY
70.33
PTS GM
70.38
56.07
FGA
55.5
.451
FG%
.447
.370
3PT%
.345
7.33
ORB
9
0.81
DRB
0.72
31.57
TRB
33.62
17.47
FTA
18.35
.683
FT%
.705
13.37
AST
12.44
2.1
BLK
3.35
10.7
TO
11.97
16.2
PF
17.76

Defense/Offense

LEHI
Team Stats Per Game
NAVY
71.43
PTS GM
70.79
57.47
FGA
58.21
.444
FG%
.423
.313
3PT%
.338
9.27
ORB
11.26
0.86
DRB
0.72
34.93
TRB
35.76
18.97
FTA
19.44
.733
FT%
.732
12.03
AST
13.29
2.77
BLK
2.68
10.87
TO
10.79
16.73
PF
16.38

Offense/Defense

LEHI
Advanced Game Stats
NAVY
67.3
Pace
66.8
103.6
Off.Rate
104.9
.312
FTr
.331
.379
3PAr
.410
.546
TS%
.548
47.5
TRB%
48.5
52.9
AST%
50.2
8.5
STL%
8.5
5.7
BLK%
9.2
.521
eFG%
.517
14.3
TOV%
15.7
22.2
ORB%
26.9
.213
TF/FGA
.233

Defense/Offense

LEHI
Advanced Game Stats
NAVY
67.3
Pace
66.8
105.2
Off.Rate
105.5
.330
FTr
.334
.359
3PAr
.372
.537
TS%
.525
52.5
TRB%
51.5
47.1
AST%
54.0
9.3
STL%
9.7
7.9
BLK%
8.2
.501
eFG%
.486
14.1
TOV%
13.8
27.7
ORB%
31.4
.242
TF/FGA
.245

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
LEHI NAVY
LEHI NAVY
Consensus
+1.5 (-110)
-1.5 (-110)
+3.5 (-110)
-3.5 (-111)
+1.5 (-118)
-1.5 (-110)
+3.5 (-118)
-3.5 (-102)
+1.5 (-110)
-1.5 (-110)
+3.5 (-110)
-3.5 (-110)
+1.5 (-108)
-1.5 (-117)
+3.5 (-108)
-3.5 (-113)
+2.0 (-110)
-2.0 (-110)
+2.5 (-110)
-2.5 (-110)
+1.5 (-115)
-1.5 (-110)
+3.5 (-115)
-3.5 (-105)
Open
Current
Book
LEHI NAVY
LEHI NAVY
Consensus
+105
-125
+143
-175
+105
-125
+140
-166
+104
-128
+148
-184
+110
-134
+143
-177
+110
-130
+135
-160
+105
-125
+140
-170
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
140.5 (-115)
140.5 (-105)
139.0 (-112)
139.0 (-109)
140.5 (-115)
140.5 (-105)
138.5 (-110)
138.5 (-110)
140.5 (-112)
140.5 (-112)
139.5 (-110)
139.5 (-110)
140.5 (-113)
140.5 (-108)
139.0 (-113)
139.0 (-107)
139.5 (-105)
139.5 (-115)
139.0 (-110)
139.0 (-110)
140.5 (-115)
140.5 (-105)
138.5 (-110)
138.5 (-110)

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