Who's Playing

American @ Navy

Current Records: American 13-7; Navy 11-10

What to Know

The American Eagles haven't won a matchup against the Navy Midshipmen since Feb. 19 of 2020, but they'll be looking to end the drought Saturday. American and Navy will face off in a Patriot battle at 2 p.m. ET at Alumni Hall. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous games.

The Eagles came out on top in a nail-biter against the Army West Point Black Knights on Wednesday, sneaking past 63-61.

Meanwhile, Navy had enough points to win and then some against the Bucknell Bison on Wednesday, taking their contest 63-46.

American is expected to lose this next one by 4.5. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 5-1 against the spread when expected to lose.

The wins brought American up to 13-7 and the Midshipmen to 11-10. The Eagles are 10-2 after wins this year, Navy 6-4.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: Alumni Hall -- Annapolis, Maryland
  • TV: ESPN Plus
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $17.58

Odds

The Midshipmen are a 4.5-point favorite against the Eagles, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 4.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Navy have won 12 out of their last 18 games against American.

  • Mar 03, 2022 - Navy 71 vs. American 64
  • Feb 16, 2022 - Navy 55 vs. American 46
  • Jan 29, 2022 - Navy 47 vs. American 45
  • Feb 21, 2021 - Navy 69 vs. American 60
  • Feb 20, 2021 - Navy 72 vs. American 60
  • Jan 17, 2021 - Navy 71 vs. American 59
  • Jan 16, 2021 - Navy 87 vs. American 86
  • Feb 19, 2020 - American 71 vs. Navy 62
  • Feb 05, 2020 - American 62 vs. Navy 54
  • Mar 07, 2019 - Navy 60 vs. American 56
  • Feb 06, 2019 - Navy 77 vs. American 67
  • Jan 09, 2019 - American 71 vs. Navy 63
  • Jan 31, 2018 - Navy 61 vs. American 44
  • Jan 05, 2018 - Navy 70 vs. American 64
  • Feb 22, 2017 - American 74 vs. Navy 58
  • Jan 25, 2017 - Navy 71 vs. American 53
  • Feb 24, 2016 - American 72 vs. Navy 65
  • Jan 27, 2016 - American 63 vs. Navy 58