Army Black Knights vs North Texas Mean Green Prediction, 11/9/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Army Black Knights vs North Texas Mean Green

Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024

Location: DATCU Stadium in Denton, TX

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Mean Green (+6.0)

Total/Over-Under: 63.5

The Army Black Knights (8-0) are on their way to DATCU Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2024 where they will try to beat the North Texas Mean Green (5-3). Army opens as 6.0-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under has been set at 63.5.

The Army Black Knights head into this game 8-0 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Black Knights played against the Air Force Falcons and earned the victory with a final of 20-3. The Army Black Knights ended up rushing 43 different times and had 207 yards, earning them an average of 4.8 yds per carry. In all, they tallied 52 plays which gave them 255 yds. Army gave up 10 pass completions on 20 tries for a total of 92 yds, and a completion rate of 50.0%. When it came to stopping the run, the Black Knights conceded 117 yards on 40 tries, which is 2.9 yds per rush surrendered.

The Black Knights have earned 3,471 total yards for the year. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Army has compiled 8 passing touchdowns and 33 touchdowns on the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 1 times. Army has 173 first downs as a unit, and they have been called for 33 infractions for 311 yards. As a team they're averaging 340.1 yards on the ground which ranks them 1st in Division 1. When talking about putting points on the board, the Army Black Knights have an average of 37.9 points per contest.

Concerning yards through the air, the Black Knights have given up 1,508 yards which puts them in 25th in Division 1. They have surrendered 188.5 yards per outing via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 63.6%. During the season, they have allowed 272.8 yards/outing ranking them 5th in D-1. They have yielded 9 touchdowns through the air and 3 touchdowns on the ground. They are giving up 3.2 yards per rushing attempt and 84.3 rushing yards per game so far this year. During this campaign, they have given up 674 rushing yards through 8 games. The Black Knights rank 1st in the nation when it comes to team defense, conceding 11.3 points per game.

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The Mean Green come into this matchup with a record of 5-3 this season. The last time they took the field, the Mean Green took a defeat with a final score of 45-37 when they faced the Tulane Green Wave. North Texas conceded 47 rush attempts for 297 yds (6.3 yds per carry). The Mean Green passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 76.9%, surrendering 175 yards on 10 for 13 through the air. The Mean Green finished with a total of 525 yards on 82 plays (6.4 yards per play). North Texas rushed the ball for 3.0 yards per tote, totaling 76 yds on 25 attempts.

When looking at putting points on the board, the Mean Green are 6th in D-1 by tallying 40.8 PPG. The North Texas Mean Green hold an average of 527.6 yards/game, which has them sitting 3rd in D-1. The North Texas offense has compiled 535 penalty yards on 66 infractions, which ranks them 18th in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 8 picks while conceding 4 fumbles and they have obtained 201 first downs. For the season thus far, the Mean Green have earned 2,973 yards via the pass in addition to an average of 371.6 passing yards per game, giving them a rank of 2nd in D-1. They hold an average of 156.0 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 1,248 yards in total.

The Mean Green are allowing 36.9 PPG, ranking them 128th in Division 1. North Texas has surrendered a total of 1,419 rushing yards (177.4 yards per game) and 16 touchdowns via the rush for the campaign. Overall, they have given up 295 total points. They have allowed the opposition 18 touchdowns from the passing game and 271.6 yards/game, which has them sitting 124th in Division 1. The Mean Green defense has been on the field for 578 plays, which is good for 85th in the nation. They have tallied 1 fumble recovered and 6 picks for the season.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Mean Green +6.0

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