Army Black Knights vs Florida Atlantic Owls Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Army Black Knights vs Florida Atlantic Owls

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, FL

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Owls (-3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 43

The Army Black Knights (1-0) are headed to FAU Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2024 where they will compete against the Florida Atlantic Owls (0-1). Florida Atlantic opens as 3.5-point favorites. The betting total comes in at 43.

The Army Black Knights come into this matchup with a record of 1-0 this season. In their last matchup, the Black Knights faced off with the Lehigh Mountain Hawks and notched a win by a score of 42-7. The Army Black Knights rushed the ball a total of 56 different times and accounted for 375 yds, which came out to an average of 6.7 yards per attempt. At the end of the game, they ran 64 plays which gave them a total of 432 yards. Army conceded 10 completions on 19 tries for a total of 110 yds, and a completion percentage of 52.6%. When it came to stopping the run, the Black Knights gave up 172 yards on 33 attempts, which averages out to 5.2 yds per rush allowed.

When it comes to putting the ball in the endzone, the Army Black Knights have an average of 42.0 points per game. As a unit they have an average of 375.0 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 2nd in the country. The Black Knights have earned 432 total yards this season. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Army has amassed 0 touchdowns through the air and 6 rushing touchdowns. Army has recorded 26 first downs, and they have been called for 1 penalty for 5 yds. They have yet to turn the ball over.

The Black Knights rank 33rd in the country when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 7.0 PPG. They are giving up an average of 5.2 yards per tote and 172.0 rushing yards per contest for the year. Over the course of this year, they have given up 172 running yards through 1 game. Concerning yards through the air, the Black Knights are allowing 110 yards which has them ranked 21st in D-1. They have conceded 110.0 yards per game via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 52.6%. Overall, they are conceding 282.0 yards per outing which ranks them 58th in Division 1. They have given up no TD's by air as well as 1 touchdown via the ground game.

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The Owls head into this game 0-1 this year. The last time they took the gridiron, the Owls walked away with a loss by a score of 16-10 against the Michigan State Spartans. Florida Atlantic relinquished 37 rush attempts for 179 yards (4.8 yds per rush). The Owls passing defense conceded a completion rate of 41.7%, surrendering 114 yds on 10 out of 24 passing. The Owls finished with a total of 248 yds while running 72 plays (3.4 yds per play). Florida Atlantic rushed for 2.8 yds per carry, finishing with a total of 132 yards on 47 carries.

When looking at the points being put on the board, the Owls are sitting 119th in the nation averaging 10.0 PPG. The Florida Atlantic Owls average 248.0 yards per game, which has them ranked 117th in college football. The Florida Atlantic offense has racked up 55 yds of penalties on 5 infractions, which ranks them 85th in college football in terms of hurting your team. They have tossed 2 picks while conceding no fumbles and they have tallied 19 first downs. During the season thus far, the Owls have thrown for 116 yards via the pass, giving them a rank of 121st in college football. They average 132.0 yards per game on the ground.

The Owls are giving up 16.0 points per contest, which has them 68th in D-1. Florida Atlantic has yielded a total of 179 yards on the ground as well as 2 touchdowns via the rush for the campaign. This season, they have allowed 16 pts. They have surrendered no touchdownss through the air and 114.0 yards/outing, which has them ranked 25th in Division 1. The Owls defense has participated in 61 plays, which is 52nd in Division 1. They have earned 1 fumble recovery and 2 interceptions this year.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Black Knights +3.5

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