Army Black Knights vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Prediction, 10/5/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Army Black Knights vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane

Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024

Location: Chapman Stadium in Tulsa, OK

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Hurricane (+10.5)

Total/Over-Under: 50.5

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane (2-3) will try to beat the Army Black Knights (4-0) at Chapman Stadium on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Army opens this contest as 10.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is set at 50.5.

The Army Black Knights come into this matchup with a record of 4-0 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Black Knights took on the Temple Owls and earned the victory with a final of 42-14. When it came to stopping the run, the Black Knights conceded -5 yards on 22 tries, which is an average of -0.2 yds per rush surrendered. Army conceded 19 completions on 30 attempts for 224 yds, and a completion rate of 63.3%. In the game, they had 64 plays which converted into 489 yds. The Army Black Knights ran the ball a total of 57 times and totaled 417 yds, earning them an average of 7.3 yards per tote.

Concerning getting in the endzone, the Army Black Knights are averaging 36.3 points per game. As a team they're averaging 371.3 yards rushing which ranks them 1st in college football. The Black Knights have attained 1,778 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to scoring, Army has compiled 4 touchdowns via the pass and 16 touchdowns on the ground. Army has amassed 91 first downs as a team, and they have been called for 15 penalties for 109 yards. They have turned the football over 1 time.

The Black Knights sit in 6th in the country when it comes to the opposition scoring, conceding 10.5 points per game. They are allowing 2.9 yards per rush and 62.5 rushing yards per contest on the year. During this campaign, they have given up 250 rushing yards through 4 games. In terms of yards via the pass, the Black Knights have allowed 783 yds which puts them in 36th in the nation. They have given up 195.8 yards per contest via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 64.0%. For the year, they have given up 258.3 yards/game which puts them 12th in college football. They have yielded 5 touchdowns by air and 1 touchdown pounding the rock.

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The Golden Hurricane come into this matchup with a record of 2-3 for this season. In their last game, the Golden Hurricane went home defeated by a final of 52-20 when they played the North Texas Mean Green. Tulsa gave up 26 rush attempts for 179 yards (6.9 yards per rush). The Golden Hurricane pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 64.7%, relinquishing 439 yds on 22 out of 34 through the air. The Golden Hurricane finished the game with 415 yards while running 91 plays (4.6 yards per play). Tulsa rushed the ball for 4.9 yds per carry, totaling 229 yds on 47 attempts.

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane maintain an average of 416.8 yards/game, which has them sitting 58th in D-1. The Tulsa offense has totaled 295 yds of penalties on 34 violations, which is 34th in D-1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They maintain an average of 187.2 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 936 yards for this season. They have tossed 4 interceptions while losing 2 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 110 1st downs. In terms of how much they score, the Golden Hurricane are ranked 78th in D-1 with an average of 27.8 points per contest. Over the course of the season to this point, the Golden Hurricane have thrown for 1,148 passing yards along with holding an average of 229.6 passing yards per outing, which ranks 69th in D-1.

Tulsa has allowed the opposition a total of 650 yards on the ground (130.0 yards per game) as well as 8 touchdowns by way of the ground game this season. They have allowed 14 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 286.8 yards per outing, ranking them 124th in the nation. Their defense has 3 fumbles recovered and 3 interceptions so far this season. The Golden Hurricane defense has taken the field for 333 plays, which ranks 103rd in D-1. The Golden Hurricane are allowing 34.6 points per contest, which has them 123rd in Division 1. In total, they have given up 173 pts.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Golden Hurricane +10.5

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