Memphis Tigers vs Navy Midshipmen Prediction, 9/21/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Memphis Tigers vs Navy Midshipmen

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Location: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, MD

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Midshipmen (+9.0)

Total/Over-Under: 50.5

The Memphis Tigers (3-0) are hitting the road to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024 where they will play the Navy Midshipmen (2-0). Memphis opens this game as 9.0-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under is 50.5.

The Memphis Tigers step onto the field holding a record of 3-0 for this season. In their last game, the Tigers faced the Florida State Seminoles and notched a win by a score of 20-12. The Memphis Tigers ended up rushing 32 different times and tallied 65 yds, which is an average of 2.0 yards per tote. At the end of the game, they ran 71 plays which converted into 337 yds. Memphis conceded 16 pass completions on 31 tries for a total of 201 yds, and a completion rate of 51.6%. When it came to stopping the run, the Tigers conceded 37 yards on 24 attempts, which is 1.5 yds per run surrendered.

The Tigers have earned 1,076 total yards over the course of this year. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Memphis has compiled 5 passing touchdowns and 7 touchdowns via the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 1 time. Memphis has amassed 61 1st downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 15 infractions for 121 yards. As a team they maintain an average of 111.7 yards in the run game which is 106th in the country. When it comes to getting in the endzone, the Memphis Tigers have an average of 32.7 points per outing.

The Tigers are ranked 16th in Division 1 regarding the opposition scoring, conceding 9.7 points per game. The opposition is running for an average of 2.3 yards per run and 68.3 rushing yards per contest so far this season. During the season, they have given up 205 rushing yards through 3 games. When it comes to passing yardage, the Tigers are allowing 469 yds which ranks them 44th in the nation. They are allowing 156.3 yards per game via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 57.6%. In total, they are conceding 224.7 yards per game ranking them 11th in D-1. They have surrendered no touchdowns via the pass in addition to 3 touchdowns via the ground game.

Get all of our College Football Picks Against the Spread

The Midshipmen come into this matchup with a record of 2-0 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Midshipmen took home the win by a final score of 38-11 against the Temple Owls. The Midshipmen finished the contest with a total of 409 yards on 60 plays (6.8 yds per play). Navy ended up running for 5.8 yards per attempt, totaling 297 yards on 51 carries. Navy surrendered 20 attempts on the ground for 35 yds (1.8 yds per carry). The Midshipmen secondary allowed a completion rate of 65.2%, relinquishing 277 yards on 30 for 46 through the air.

The Navy Midshipmen average 423.0 yards/game, which ranks them 48th in the nation. The Navy offense has compiled 95 yds of penalties on 11 infractions, ranking them 114th in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. They have an average of 280.5 rushing yards per game and have run for 561 yards for the season. They have given away 2 picks while losing no fumbles and they have tallied 37 first downs. When it comes to how much they score, the Midshipmen rank 17th in the country holding an average of 43.5 points per outing. For the year so far, the Midshipmen have thrown for a total of 285 yards through the air not to mention an average of 142.5 passing yards per game, which is ranked 126th in college football.

The Midshipmen are relinquishing 16.0 PPG, ranking them 43rd in college football. Navy has surrendered a total of 166 rushing yards (83.0 yards per game) as well as 2 touchdowns via the rush for the year. This season, they have allowed 32 total points. They have allowed 2 touchdowns through the air as well as 241.5 yards per outing, ranking them 98th in the nation. The Midshipmen defense has been on the field for 134 plays, which is 19th in the country. They have tallied 3 fumbles and 2 interceptions on the season.

Who will win tonight's Tigers/Midshipmen college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Midshipmen +9.0

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here