Louisiana Tech vs Army Prediction College Football Picks 12/28/24

Army Black Knights Betting Preview

The Army Black Knights are 11-2 (8-0) this season after they lost to Navy by a score of 31-13 in their last game. Army was coming off of a conference championship win against Tulane, but they were not ready to play against Navy. Army cut the deficit to 14-10 in the third quarter but allowed 17 more points in the loss. The Black Knights were outgained by a total of 384-179, lost the turnover battle 3-0, and went 5-14 on third down in the game. Bryson Daily threw for 65 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions, while Hayden Reed caught three passes for 29 yards and one score. 

Army also has a loss against Notre Dame, but they do have wins against Tulane, UTSA, North Texas, Air Force, ECU, UAB, Tulsa, Temple, Rice, FAU, and Lehigh. The Army offense has scored 32 points per game with 81.8 passing yards and 298.9 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 16.2 points per game this season. Bryson Daily has completed 55.3% of his passes for 942 yards, nine touchdowns, and four interceptions, while also rushing for 1,532 yards and nine scores this year. 

Why Army will beat Louisiana Tech

• Army has won 15 of its last 17 games.
• Louisiana Tech has lost 24 of its last 26 games as an underdog.
• Army has covered the spread in three of its last four December games against non-AP-ranked teams.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Louisiana Tech's last four games at neutral venues has gone UNDER the total points line.
• Four of Army's last five December games as a favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Army ranks 1st among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (35:18).
• Army ranks 2nd among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (3.2).
• Louisiana Tech ranks T7th among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (71.0).
• Louisiana Tech ranks 9th among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (301.9).

Louisiana Tech vs Army Prediction 

Louisiana Tech only had five wins on the season, but they were able to get in this bowl game after Marshall opted out. The Bulldogs won two of their last three games and will have some momentum, as they were not expecting to play in the postseason. Army had a fantastic year that included a conference championship, but they were rolled by Navy in their biggest game of the year last time out. Army needs Daily to protect the ball at quarterback, as he accounts for just about all of their offense. Louisiana Tech did just play Arkansas two games ago, so that should help, but I don’t see how they keep this game close with a low-scoring offense. Take Army to win big.