Army Black Knights vs Marshall Thundering Herd Prediction, 12/28/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Army Black Knights vs Marshall Thundering Herd

Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024

Location: Independence Stadium in Shreveport, LA

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Thundering Herd (+7.5)

Total/Over-Under: 48

The Marshall Thundering Herd (10-3) will compete against the Army Black Knights (11-1) at Independence Stadium on Saturday, December 28, 2024 in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl. Army opens as 7.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 48.

The Army Black Knights come into this game with a record of 11-1 for this season. In their last matchup, the Black Knights took the field against the Tulane Green Wave and took home the win by a score of 35-14. In all, they had 59 plays which converted into 352 yards. The Army Black Knights ended up running the ball 57 times and had 335 yards, which came out to an average of 5.9 yards per carry. When it came to stopping the run, the Black Knights conceded 115 yards on 29 tries, which is an average of 4.0 yards per rush allowed. Army surrendered 17 pass completions on 25 attempts for 209 yards, and a completion rate of 68.0%.

In terms of getting in the endzone, the Army Black Knights are sitting at 32.9 PPG. As a team they average 314.4 yards via the ground game which is 1st in the nation. The Black Knights have racked up 4,771 total yards for the season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Army has earned 10 touchdowns via the pass and 44 rushing touchdowns. Army has 253 first downs offensively, and they have committed 43 infractions for 421 yds. They have surrendered the football 5 different times.

Regarding yards through the air, the Black Knights are conceding 2,327 yds which has them ranked 33rd in the country. They have relinquished 193.9 yards per game via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 64.5%. During the season, they have allowed 297.9 yards/contest ranking them 10th in D-1. They have relinquished 14 touchdowns via the pass and 10 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.0 yards per running attempt and 104.0 rushing yards per contest for the year. During the season, they have given up 1,248 yards on the ground through 12 games. The Black Knights sit in 7th in Division 1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 15.0 points per contest.

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The Thundering Herd come into this matchup with a record of 10-3 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Thundering Herd walked away with a victory by a final of 31-3 when they played the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns. The Thundering Herd finished the game with a total of 410 yards and they ran 70 plays (5.9 yds per play). Marshall ran the football for 4.9 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 217 yards on 44 attempts. Marshall surrendered 28 run attempts for 56 yards (2.0 yards per rush). The Thundering Herd passing defense gave up a completion rate of 40.6%, surrendering 199 yds on 13 out of 32 passing.

Concerning how much they score, the Thundering Herd are sitting 40th in the country scoring 31.8 points per contest. The Marshall Thundering Herd average 382.8 yards per contest, which has them ranked 70th in college football. The Marshall offense has accrued 566 yards of penalties on 70 violations, which ranks 68th in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They have thrown 4 picks while surrendering 7 fumbles and they have obtained 257 1st downs. During this campaign so far, the Thundering Herd have earned 2,354 yards through the air together with an average of 181.1 throwing yards per contest, which is ranked 114th in D-1. They hold an average of 201.7 run yards per game and have run for 2,622 yards for this season.

Marshall has given up a total of 2,327 yards rushing (179.0 yards per contest) as well as 21 touchdowns via the rush on the campaign. They have given up 16 touchdowns through the air in addition to 199.1 yards per game, which puts them in 39th in D-1. They have totaled 7 fumbles and 13 picks this year. The Thundering Herd defense has participated in 909 plays, which is 131st in D-1. The Thundering Herd are allowing 23.1 points per contest, which has them sitting 48th in the country. This season, they have given up 300 points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Black Knights -7.5

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