Yale vs Navy Picks and Prediction for Friday November 7, 2025

By: Cameron Ross Published 11/07/2025, 01:55 AM ET

Yale vs Navy Information

The Yale Bulldogs open their season Friday night with a game in Annapolis against the Navy Midshipmen at 8:30. Yale comes into this season following a 22-win campaign that ended in round one of the NCAA tournament following a nine-point loss to Texas A&M. The Navy Midshipmen will be at home for the first time this season on Friday night, undefeated this year after a 21-point road victory against Presbyterian to open the year. Stay in the loop with our College Basketball Picks.

Yale Preview

Nick Townsend is the leading scorer back for Yale this season after averaging 15.4 points and a team-leading 7.1 rebounds per game a year ago. Casey Simmons also returns this season for the Bulldogs after averaging 8.8 points in 25 minutes per game last season. Sampson Aleton is the third-best quarterback from last year after averaging 7.5 points through 30 games.

Navy Preview

The Navy offense carried the team in game one of the year, scoring 76 points on 49.1% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Navy was lights out, giving up to 55 points on 38.8% shooting. Navy won the rebounding battle and forced 15 turnovers in the win. Aidan Kehoe led the way for the Navy offense in game one of the year with 19 points on 11 shots. Jordan Pennick was second on the Navy roster with 13 points on 50% shooting in 27 minutes of action.

Yale vs Navy Prediction

The Navy is the better team in this matchup, and it will show from the opening minutes on Friday. Look for the Navy to establish its game plan early on against Yale, leading to the win and cover. Take Navy to get their first home victory of the season Friday night with a win and cover against the Bulldogs. Final Score Prediction, Navy Midshipmen win and cover 73-56.

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