Saturday, November 21, 2015

Blaik Field at Michie Stadium

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The Rutgers Scarlet Knights face the Army Black Knights on Saturday at Blaik Field at Michie Stadium. The opening line for this game has Rutgers as 5 point favorites and the over/under was set at 54.5.

Rutgers was led in passing last game by Chris Laviano, who finished with 165 yards through the air. He went 13 for 27 on the game, good for a 48% completion percentage. Josh Hicks was the rushing leader for the Scarlet Knights last game. He carried the ball 12 times for an average of 5 yards per carry and ended with 61 yards. Leonte Carroo led the team in receiving with 4 receptions for 62 yards. He had an average of 16 yards per reception in the contest. As a team in that game Rutgers had 259 total yards on 67 plays. They gained 7 rushing first downs, 8 passing, and 0 by way of penalty for a total of 15 first downs on the game. The Scarlet Knights rushed for 89 yards by way of 39 carries.

Army was led in passing last game by Ahmad Bradshaw, who finished with 121 yards through the air. He went 6 for 10 on the game, good for a 60% completion percentage. Ahmad Bradshaw was the rushing leader for the Black Knights last game. He carried the ball 20 times for an average of 4 yards per carry and ended with 72 yards. John Trainor led the team in receiving with 3 receptions for 81 yards. He had an average of 27 yards per reception in the contest. Army had 362 total yards on 68 plays. They gained 10 rushing first downs, 6 passing, and 0 by way of penalty for a total of 16 first downs on the game. The Black Knights rushed for 216 yards by way of 55 carries.

Rutgers is averaging a total of 25.3 points per game on offense. In the air, they are attempting an average of 28.2 passes per game and completing 16.8 of them for a 59.6 percent completion percentage on the year. They are throwing for 203.6 yards per game through the air as well. The Scarlet Knights carry the ball for an average of 159.9 yards per game on 38.4 attempts for an average of 4.2 yards per carry this season. They are also running 66.6 plays per game and average 5.5 yards per play for an average of 363.5 yards per contest. The Scarlet Knights manage 19.5 first downs per contest and they average a total of 49.7 penalty yards on 6.6 penalties.

Rutgers gives up an average of 290.6 passing yards and 35.2 points per game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow 21.1 completions per game on 32.2 attempts for a completion percentage of 65.5. The Scarlet Knights allow 158.1 rushing yards per game on 34.8 carries for a 4.5 average per play. Rutgers gives up 448.7 total yards per game including 6.7 yards per play. They force 1.3 turnovers per contest and get flagged for 4.3 penalties per game that total 36.6 yards as a unit.

Army is accumulating 22.7 points per game on offense. In the air, they attempt an average of 8.4 passes per game and complete 3.6 of them for a 42.9 percent completion percentage. They throw for an average of 78 yards per game through the air as well. The Black Knights carry the ball for an average of 253.3 yards per game on 52 attempts for an average of 4.9 yards per carry. They also run 60.4 plays per game and average 5.5 yards per play for an average of 331.3 yards in each contest. The Black Knights are gaining 16.1 first downs per contest and they average 41.1 penalty yards on 4.3 penalties per game.

Army gives up 230.7 passing yards per outing and 28.2 points per game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow an average of 16.7 completions on 27.1 attempts per game for a completion percentage of 61.6. The Black Knights allow 153.5 rushing yards per contest on 35.6 carries for a 4.3 average per rush. Army gives up 384.2 total yards per game including an average of 6.1 per play. They create an average of 1.1 turnovers per game and 6.8 penalties for 51.3 yards each game.

Rutgers Betting Trends

Rutgers is 5-5-0 against the over/under so far this season

Rutgers has an ATS record of 3-7-0 this season

Army Betting Trends

Army is 4-6-0 against the over/under so far this season

Army has an ATS record of 4-5-1 this season

Injuries to Watch

Rutgers

11/16/15 WR Andre Patton Upper Body "?" Saturday vs. Army
11/16/15 DB Anthony Cioffi Upper Body "?" Saturday vs. Army
11/16/15 LB Austin Rosa Lower Body expected to miss Saturday vs. Army
11/16/15 Backup RB Charles Snorweah Upper Body expected to miss Saturday vs. Army
11/16/15 DB Davon Jacobs Upper Body expected to miss Saturday vs. Army
11/16/15 OL Derrick Nelson Upper Body "?" Saturday vs. Army
11/16/15 Backup RB Desmon Peoples Upper Body expected to miss Saturday vs. Army
11/16/15 OL Dorian Miller Upper Body "?" Saturday vs. Army
11/16/15 WR John Tsimis Lower Body expected to miss Saturday vs. Army
11/16/15 RB Paul James Undisclosed probable Saturday vs. Army
11/15/15 DL Eric Wiafe Lower Body "?" Saturday vs. Army
11/15/15 TE George Behr Lower Body "?" Saturday vs. Army
09/26/15 DT Darius Hamilton Lower Body out for season
09/24/15 OL Jacquis Webb Lower Body out for season
09/05/15 DB Andre Boggs Dismissed has been dismissed
09/05/15 DB Delon Stephenson Dismissed has been dismissed
09/05/15 DB Nadir Barnwell Dismissed has been dismissed
09/05/15 DB Razohnn Gross Dismissed has been dismissed
09/05/15 DB Ruhann Peele Dismissed has been dismissed

Army

11/15/15 RB Jordan Asberry Ankle "?" Saturday vs. Rutgers
10/17/15 CB Josh Jenkins Concussion out for season
09/24/15 DT Andrew McLean Foot out for season
09/18/15 OT Drew Hennessy Ankle out for season

Tony's Pick: Take Army

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