Memphis at Navy College Football Picks and Predictions 9/8/2018

Saturday, September 8, 2018

Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium

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The Memphis Tigers head to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium to play the Navy Midshipmen on Saturday, September 8, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Memphis as 4 point favorites. The Tigers are 1-0-0 against the spread and their over/under record is 1-0-0. The Midshipmen are 0-1-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 1-0-0.

Valuable Memphis Tigers Betting Trends

The Memphis Tigers are 1-0-0 against the over/under

The Memphis Tigers are 1-0-0 against the spread

Important Navy Midshipmen Betting Trends

The Navy Midshipmen are 1-0-0 against the over/under

The Navy Midshipmen are 0-1-0 against the spread

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Memphis Tigers are 6th in the country in points scored with 66. They have run 86 plays this year for 752 yards, which ranks them 7th in Division 1 in total offense. The Tigers average 8.7 yards per play, which is 11th in the nation. As a team they have accumulated a total of 31 1st downs this season, ranking them 17th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Memphis has run for 324 yards as a unit, which ranks 11th in college football. They've run 47 times, averaging 6.9 yards per rush as a unit. The Tigers have been penalized on offense 7 times for 57 yards so far this year, which has them 46th in the country in penalties. Brady White has passed for 358 yards this year. He's completed 22 throws while attempting 28 passes for a completion percentage of 78.6%. His quarterback rating this season is 244.9. He averages 16.4 adjusted yards per throw and 12.8 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Memphis is 39th in the country in points surrendered on defense with 14. They have given up a total of 174 yards on D, which is 15th in D-1. The Tigers are 21st in yards per play allowed with 3.4. Opponent offenses have completed 14 throws on 27 attempts against the Memphis Tigers defense this season, ranking them 40th and 46th in the nation. The Memphis pass defense has also surrendered a total of 114 yards in the air, which is 29th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 24 attempts for 60 yards this season, putting them in 21st place in the country against the run. The Tigers have had 7 penalties for 60 yards on defense this year. That places them 75th in college football.

Special Teams Stats

Memphis has returned 3 kicks for 43 yards on special teams, which puts them 66th in kick return yardage. The Tigers average 14 yards per kick return and they are 6th in the nation in all-purpose yards with 789. Memphis Tigers kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 9 for 9 this season. Their punters have accumulated 72 yards on 2 punts, averaging 36 yards per punt. That ranks them 103rd in the NCAA in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Midshipmen have run for 326 yards as a team, which ranks 10th in college football. They've run 49 times, averaging 6.7 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Navy Midshipmen have been penalized on offense 2 times for 18 yards so far this season, which has them 120th in the country in penalties. They are 48th in the nation in points scored with 41. They have run 62 plays this season for 411 yards, which ranks them 120th in Division 1 in total offense. Navy averages 6.6 yards per play, which is 45th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 19 1st downs this year, placing them 95th overall as an offensive unit. Malcolm Perry averages 6.3 yards per pass attempt and 13 adjusted yards per throw. He has completed 2 passes on 3 attempts for a completion percentage of 67%. His quarterback rating this year is 196.5. He has thrown for 19 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Navy Midshipmen rush defense has allowed 26 attempts for 90 yards this year, putting them in 35th place in D-1 against the run. Navy has committed 1 penalty for 5 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 10th in college football. They are 123rd in the nation in points allowed on defense with 59. They have surrendered a total of 526 yards on D, which is 110th in the country. The Midshipmen are ranked 117th in yards per play allowed with 7.7. Opposing offenses have completed 31 passes on 42 attempts against the Navy defense this season, placing them 121st and 110th in Division 1. The Navy Midshipmen pass defense has also given up a total of 436 yards through the air, which is 122nd overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

Navy kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 5 for 5 this year. Their punters have totaled 115 yards on 3 punts, averaging 38 yards per punt. That places them 84th in Division 1 in punting average. The Navy Midshipmen are 94th in the country in all-purpose yards with 419.

Who will win tonight's Tigers/Midshipmen college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Tigers -4

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