Navy Midshipmen vs Army Black Knights Prediction, 12/14/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Navy Midshipmen vs Army Black Knights

Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024

Location: Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD

TV: CBS

Odds/Point Spread: Black Knights (-7.0)

Total/Over-Under: 39.5

The Navy Midshipmen (8-3) are hitting the road to Northwest Stadium on Saturday, December 14, 2024 where they will play the Army Black Knights (11-1) in the Army/Navy game. Army is 7.0-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total comes in at 39.5.

The Navy Midshipmen step onto the field holding a record of 8-3 for this season. In their last contest, the Midshipmen went up against the East Carolina Pirates and notched a win by a score of 34-20. The Navy Midshipmen ran the football 53 different times and compiled 289 yards, earning them an average of 5.5 yds per attempt. In all, they ran 72 plays which totaled 454 yds. Navy relinquished 20 pass completions on 36 attempts for a total of 219 yards, and a completion percentage of 55.6%. In the running game, the Midshipmen conceded 131 yards on 34 tries, which is 3.9 yards per run allowed.

Regarding scoring points, the Navy Midshipmen are averaging 32.3 points per outing. As a team they have an average of 247.4 yards in the run game ranking them 8th in Division 1. The Midshipmen have racked up 4,131 yards in total for the year. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Navy has compiled 13 touchdowns through the air and 33 touchdowns via the ground. Navy has tallied 195 first downs offensively, and they have been flagged for 57 penalties for 475 yards. They have surrendered the football 14 times.

The Midshipmen rank 51st in the country in terms of team defense, allowing 23.2 PPG. They are allowing an average of 4.3 yards per attempt on the ground and 159.8 rushing yards per game on the season. During this campaign, they have conceded 1,758 running yards through 11 games. In terms of yards via the pass, the Midshipmen are allowing 2,427 yds which puts them in 42nd in Division 1. They have conceded 220.6 yards per game via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 58.9%. During the season, they are surrendering 380.5 yards per game which has them sitting 79th in the nation. They have relinquished 17 touchdowns through the air as well as 17 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Black Knights step onto the field holding a record of 11-1 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Black Knights got the victory with a final of 35-14 when they faced the Tulane Green Wave. Army ran the ball for 5.9 yards per tote, finishing the contest with 335 yards on 57 attempts. The Black Knights finished the game with 352 yards on 59 plays (6.0 yards per play). The Black Knights pass defense gave up a completion rate of 68.0%, relinquishing 209 yds on 17 out of 25 passing. Army relinquished 29 run attempts for 115 yds (4.0 yards per rush).

The Army Black Knights are averaging 397.6 yards/game, ranking them 57th in the country. The Army offense has 421 yds of penalties on 43 violations, which has them ranked 132nd in college football in terms of hurting your team. They maintain an average of 314.4 yards via the ground game and have toted the ball for 3,773 yards for the year. They have given away 1 picks while losing 4 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 253 first downs. When looking at putting points on the board, the Black Knights are sitting 32nd in Division 1 maintaining an average of 32.9 PPG. During the season to this point, the Black Knights have a total of 998 yards through the air along with holding an average of 83.2 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 134th in D-1.

The Black Knights are allowing 15.0 PPG, ranking them 7th in Division 1. Army has given up a total of 1,248 yards rushing (104.0 yards per contest) as well as 10 touchdowns rushing this year. In total, they have relinquished 180 points. They have allowed the opposition 14 touchdowns through the air as well as 193.9 yards per outing, which has them in 34th in the country. The Black Knights defense has taken the field for 678 plays, which has them ranked 1st in college football. They have earned 2 fumbles and 17 interceptions so far this season.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Midshipmen +7.0

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