Navy vs Towson 12/22/21 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds

The Towson Tigers will travel to Alumni Hall (Navy) to take on the Navy Midshipmen this Wednesday afternoon in College Basketball action.

The Towson Tigers won their 2^nd straight game and improved to 8-4 on the season after defeating the UNC Greensboro Spartans, 74-64, on December 14^th. Towson led by a 39-27 margin at halftime and had no trouble pulling away for the victory after taking 58-41 lead with 11:12 left in regulation. Towson shot 49.0% from the field & 55.6% from beyond the arc while allowing UNC Greensboro to shoot 52.1% from the field & 60.0% from beyond the arc. Leading the way for the Tigers was Terry Nolan Jr. who had 19 points, 1 rebound, 7 assists, 1 block, & 2 steals.

On the season, Towson is averaging 73.1 ppg on 44.1% shooting from the field. The Tigers are averaging 8.1 three-pointers per game on 36.2% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Towson has been led by Cameron Holden (14.3 ppg, 9.6 rpg, 3.0 apg, 1.7 spg), Nicolas Timberlake (13.7 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 1.5 apg), Terry Nolan Jr. (12.6 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 4.5 apg, 1.8 spg), & Jason Gibson (11.0 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 1.9 apg).

Defensively, Towson is allowing their opponents to average 65.6 ppg on 41.3% shooting from the field. The Tigers have a rebound margin of 7.9 and a turnover margin of 1.1.

The Navy Midshipmen improved to 7-3 on the season after defeating the Marist Red Foxes, 67-61, on December 12^th. Navy was solid defensively against Marist and was able to hold off the Red Foxes for the victory after taking a 60-48 lead with 6:23 left in regulation. Navy shot 42.9% from the field & 52.9% from beyond the arc while holding Marist to just 38.6% shooting from the field & 31.8% from beyond the arc. Leading the way for the Midshipmen was Greg Summers who had 10 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, & 1 steal.

On the season, Navy is averaging 67.0 ppg on 46.7% shooting from the field. The Midshipmen are averaging 6.4 three-pointers per game on 32.8% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Navy has been led by John Carter Jr. (14.9 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 1.0 apg, 1.5 spg), Greg Summers (9.3 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 2.8 apg, 1.4 spg), Tyler Nelson (7.9 ppg, 5.2 rpg), & Sean Yoder (7.1 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 2.0 apg).

Defensively, Navy is holding their opponents to an average of 57.9 ppg on 39.2% shooting from the field. The Midshipmen have a rebound margin of 5.6 and a turnover margin of 0.1.

The Tigers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall & 6-0 ATS in their last 6 road games. The Midshipmen are 23-7 ATS in their last 30 games overall and 10-4 ATS in their last 14 home games.

Towson has been solid on both ends of the court this season as they come into this game ranked t-152^nd in scoring offense, 109^th in scoring defense, & 29^th in rebound margin. Navy has been led by their defense, which ranks 15^th in scoring defense & 54^th in defensive FG%, however, the Midshipmen at times have struggled to score the basketball as they currently rank just t-279^th in scoring defense.

Towson has won 5 of their last 6 games and as I think there are the more balanced team that has shown to be success ATS on the road, I think the Tigers keep this game competitive and at worst, cover with the points. Good Luck!