The Quinnipiac Bobcats take on the Navy Midshipmen in Annapolis, MD. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
The Bobcats are favored by 2 points on the spread with a moneyline of -130. The total is also set at 147.5 points.
Here’s my Quinnipiac vs. Navy predictions and college basketball picks for November 19, 2024.
Quinnipiac vs Navy Prediction
My Pick: Quinnipiac -1.5
My Quinnipiac vs Navy best bet is on the Bobcats spread, with the best odds currently available at BetMGM. For all of your college basketball bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page.
Quinnipiac vs Navy Odds
| Quinnipiac Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2 -112 | 147.5 -108 / -112 | -130 |
| Navy Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2 -108 | 147.5 -108 / -112 | +110 |
- Quinnipiac vs Navy spread: Quinnipiac -2
- Quinnipiac vs Navy over/under: 147.5 points
- Quinnipiac vs Navy moneyline: Quinnipiac -130, Navy +110
- Quinnipiac vs Navy best bet: Quinnipiac -1.5
Spread
I'm taking Quinnipiac on the spread up to -3.
Moneyline
I think Quinnipiac will win this game.
Over/Under
I'm passing on the total.
My Pick: Quinnipiac -1.5 (Play to -3)
Quinnipiac vs Navy College Basketball Betting Preview
Quinnipiac wasn't necessarily on any "mid-major watch" lists, but the Bobcats were projected to be the best team in the MAAC. They returned four of their top five scorers — including Savion Lewis and Amarri Monroe — off a squad that won 24 games and the conference's regular season championship.
But the Bobcats have surprisingly struggled this season.
They got crushed by Yale by 26 and their lone wins have come against Maine (by three) and WPI (non-D-I). They stuck around with St. John's for a half, but they blew a six-point lead and ultimately gave up 96 points in a 23-point defeat.
Most importantly, Lewis, who was the Bobcats' fourth-leading scorer last season, is averaging less than five points per game, including a shaky 1-of-6 shooting performance against Maine.
Meanwhile, Navy, like Quinnipiac, brought most of its team back from last season, highlighted by leading scorer Austin Benigni. The Mids weren't as successful as the Bobcats in 2023-24, but they did close the campaign winning five of their final six games.
It hasn't been a great start to 2024-25 for the Midshipmen, either. Even though they took Saint Joseph's down to the wire, that's looking less and less impressive as the Hawks have their own problems. Also, Navy wasn't even competitive in losses to Rider and Campbell.
So, how am I betting this game? I'm taking the road Bobcats, as I think they are the much better team despite the early issues. Quinnipiac is not going to keep shooting this poorly; it's 336th in the country in field goal percentage after finishing in the top 165 last season.
Plus, Monroe, Lewis and Ryan Mabrey — three of the Bobcats' best players — have been inconsistent, at best. Monroe finally broke out against Maine, and I expect that performance to carry over in a big non-conference spot for the Bobcats.
I also like the under in this game, as Navy is going to do everything in its power to make this a physical, defensive-oriented contest.
The Bobcats' results offensively so far this season also favor the under, but the reason I'm staying away is Quinnipiac's tempo (42nd in adjusted tempo) and the Midshipmen's aggressiveness (which could lead to a plethora of free throws).
Plus, as I mentioned, positive regression is likely coming for QU's offense at some point. I'll count on it happening here.
