Rice vs Army Prediction College Football Picks 9/21/24

In this article, we will formulate a Rice vs Army prediction for this College Football Week 4 game on Saturday, September 21st, at Michie Stadium.  Let’s take a look at a Rice Owls vs Army Black Knights pick. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Owls’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Black Knights’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Rice

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Army

-Recent betting trends in games played between Rice and Army

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Owls and Black Knights.

Army Continues To Win

Army comes into this game with a 3-0 record and they have confidence heading into this game. The defense has been impressive and in the three games they have given up only 25 points total. In the last game against Florida Atlantic, the defense was impressive giving up only seven points and that was enough for the win. Army still runs the triple option and it’s all about the run game. Against Florida Atlantic, Noah Short had a huge game putting up 11 carries for 160 yards. Quarterback Bryson Dailey completed one pass for 44 yards and a touchdown. In this game, it’s going to be all about controlling the clock and running the ball to success. 

Why Army Will Beat Rice

• Rice has lost each of its last 10 September road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Army has won each of its last 14 September games as a home favorite.
• Army has covered the spread in each of its last four September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Rice has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six September games as a road underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.

Rice Has Been Inconsistent

Rice has been inconsistent to start the season and coming into this game they sit with a 1-2 record. They have lost to Sam Houston State and Houston and in those games, they have scored only 21 points. The one win for Rice came against Texas Southern and in that game, the offense scored 69 points. In the last game against Houston, the offense only scored seven points and those seven points came in the 4th quarter. EJ Warner was under center and he struggled. He completed 12 of his 21 passes for 50 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception. Dean Connors was the top rusher finishing with 11 carries for 32 yards and a touchdown. 

Rice vs Army Prediction

This total is too high. Army is going to control the game with the running and they are going to score, but it’s not going be their best offensive game of the season. Rice’s offense is an issue and they might not even score a touchdown in this game. There is going to be a ton of running in this game and that is going to be the difference here as this game is going to end up under the score. Back the under to cash here with ease.