Air Force Falcons vs Army Black Knights Prediction, 11/2/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Air Force Falcons vs Army Black Knights

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024

Location: Michie Stadium in West Point, NY

TV: CBS

Odds/Point Spread: Black Knights (-23.0)

Total/Over-Under: 41.5

Michie Stadium is the site where the Army Black Knights (7-0) will compete against the Air Force Falcons (1-6) on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Air Force is 23.0-point dogs. The total has been set at 41.5.

The Air Force Falcons step onto the field holding a record of 1-6 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Falcons took the field against the Colorado State Rams and took a loss by a score of 21-13. The Air Force Falcons ran the football 54 times and totaled 173 yards, which came out to an average of 3.2 yards per attempt. When the final whistle blew, they ran 80 plays which converted into 348 yds. Air Force surrendered 12 pass completions on 22 attempts for 201 yards, and a completion percentage of 54.5%. When it came to stopping the run, the Falcons gave up 205 yards on 36 attempts, which is an average of 5.7 yards per rush surrendered.

Concerning putting points on the board, the Air Force Falcons hold an average of 15.3 points per contest. As a team they're holding an average of 194.7 yards via the ground game ranking this team at 31st in D-1. The Falcons have attained 2,067 total yards this season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Air Force has compiled 3 touchdowns via the pass and 11 touchdowns on the ground. Air Force has 111 first downs as a team, and they have been flagged for 27 penalties for 240 yards. They have surrendered the football 10 times.

The Falcons are sitting in 87th in the nation regarding the opposition scoring, allowing 27.4 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 5.1 yards per run and 193.7 rushing yards per contest this year. Over the course of this season, they have given up 1,356 running yards through 7 games. Concerning yards through the air, the Falcons are allowing 1,315 yds which puts them in 15th in the nation. They are allowing 187.9 yards per game through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 62.3%. Over the course of this year, they are giving up 381.6 yards per contest which has them sitting 83rd in college football. They have yielded 6 touchdowns through the air as well as 18 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Black Knights head into this matchup 7-0 for this year. For their last game, the Black Knights walked away with a victory by a final of 45-28 when they played the East Carolina Pirates. Army allowed 20 rush attempts for 87 yds (4.4 yds per rush). The Black Knights secondary allowed a completion rate of 63.2%, surrendering 282 yards on 24 out of 38 passing. The Black Knights finished the game with 442 yards while running 66 plays (6.7 yds per play). Army ran the ball for 5.3 yards per tote, totaling 295 yds on 56 attempts.

Concerning their scoring prowess, the Black Knights are 9th in D-1 maintaining an average of 40.4 points per outing. The Army Black Knights average 459.4 yards per outing, ranking them 16th in Division 1. The Army offense has compiled 246 penalty yards on 27 violations, which ranks 131st in the country in terms of hurting your team. They have thrown 0 picks while surrendering 1 fumbles and they have tallied 159 first downs. For the year to this point, the Black Knights have thrown for a total of 702 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 100.3 passing yards per game, which has them sitting 134th in Division 1. They hold an average of 359.1 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 2,514 yards for this year.

The Black Knights are conceding 12.4 points per game, which has them 6th in college football. Army has given up a total of 557 yards rushing (79.6 yards per outing) as well as 3 touchdowns on the ground this year. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 87 points in total. They have surrendered 9 touchdowns via the pass and 202.3 yards/game, which puts them in 43rd in the nation. The Black Knights defense has participated in 408 plays, which has them sitting 3rd in the country. Their defense has earned 0 fumbles and 9 picks on the year.

Who will win tonight's Falcons/Black Knights college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Black Knights -23.0

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