UAB (1-2) vs Navy (3-0)
Game Info: Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Protective Stadium)
Betting Odds: UAB +3.5 / Navy -3.5 --- Over/Under: 56.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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In this article, we will formulate a Navy vs UAB prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 28th at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 5 matchup.
Navy Midshipmen Betting Preview
The Navy Midshipmen are 3-0 (2-0) this year after they defeated Memphis by a score of 56-44 in their last game. Navy trailed 14-7 at the end of the first quarter, but they scored the next 14 points and led the rest of the way for the win. The Midshipmen were outgained by a total of 659-566, won the turnover battle 1-0, and went 3-6 on third down in the game. Blake Horvath threw for 192 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 211 yards and four scores.
Navy has also defeated Bucknell and Temple to open the season. The Navy offense has scored 47.7 points per game with 163.3 passing yards and 307.3 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 25.3 points per game this year. The Midshipmen have gone 50% on third down and 2-3 on fourth down through three games. Blake Horvath has completed 63.6% of his passes for 412 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception, while he has also rushed for 366 yards and seven scores.
UAB Blazers Betting Preview
The UAB Blazers are 1-2 (0-1) this season after they lost to Arkansas by a score of 37-27 in their last game. UAB led 17-3 and 20-17 in the second quarter, but they only managed seven points in the second half in the loss. The Blazers were outgained by a total of 427-354, tied the turnover battle at one, and went 5-15 on third down in the game. Jacob Zeno threw for 235 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while Amare Thomas caught five passes for 56 yards and one score.
UAB defeated Alcorn State by a score of 41-3 in their opener, but they lost to UL-Monroe by a score of 32-6 in their second game. The UAB offense has scored 24.7 points per game with 205.7 passing yards and 171 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 24.0 points per game this season. The Blazers have gone 41.9% on third down and 4-7 on fourth down so far this season. Jacob Zeno has completed 70.8% of his passes for 617 yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Lee Beebe Jr. has rushed for 187 yards and two scores.
Navy vs UAB Prediction
Navy comes into this game after upsetting Memphis last week and they will look for their fourth straight win to start the season. The Midshipmen have been very strong offensively and should be able to take advantage of a UAB defense that has allowed 37 and 32 points in their last two games. The Blazers are still looking for their first win against an FBS team this season, but they will have the home-field advantage here. I think this game could be high-scoring, as Navy is going to get that powerful ground game going, while I also think UAB will be able to move the ball pretty easily. Take the over here.
David’s Pick Over 56.5
AUTHOR: David Racey
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