Army (9-1) vs UTSA (6-5)
Game Info: Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Blaik Field at Michie Stadium)
The Line: Betting Odds: Army -7 / UTSA +7 — Over/Under: 54.5
In this article, we will formulate a UTSA vs Army prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 30th at Michie Stadium in West Point, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 14 matchup.
UTSA Roadrunners Betting Preview
The UTSA Roadrunners are 6-5 (4-3) this year after they defeated Temple by a score of 51-27 in their last game. UTSA led 28-17 at the half and scored 23 more points in the second half for the win. The Roadrunners were outgained by a total of 529-289, tied the turnover battle at three, and went 3-13 on third down in the game. Owen McCown threw for 220 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while Robert Henry rushed for 178 yards and two scores.
Prior to that game, the Roadrunners defeated North Texas by a score of 48-27 and Memphis by a score of 44-36. The UTSA offense has scored 33 points per game with 292.9 passing yards and 165.7 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 31.5 points per game this season. Owen McCown has completed 62.1% of his passes for 2,963 yards, 23 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, while Robert Henry has rushed for 706 yards and seven scores this year.
Army Black Knights Betting Preview
The Army Black Knights are 9-1 (7-0) this season after they lost to Notre Dame by a score of 49-14 in their last game. Army cut the deficit to 14-7 in the second quarter, but they allowed the next 35 points in the loss. The Black Knights were outgained by a total of 464-233, lost the turnover battle 1-0, and went 6-17 on third down in the game. Bryson Daily threw for 26 yards on four completions, while also rushing for 139 yards and two scores in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Black Knights won their first nine games of the season and allowed 14 points or fewer in eight of them. The Army offense has scored 33.3 points per game with 79.1 passing yards and 322.1 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 14.2 points per game this season. Bryson Daily has completed 55.9% of his passes for 670 yards, seven touchdowns, and one interception, while also rushing for 1,201 yards and 23 scores.
Why Army will beat UTSA
- Army has won each of its last 12 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- UTSA has lost each of its last four road games against conference opponents.
- UTSA has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five road games.
- Army has covered the spread in nine of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Why UTSA will beat Army
- UTSA has won 31 of its last 36 games against conference opponents.
- UTSA has covered the spread in four of its last five games.
- Army has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four November games as a home favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Each of UTSA’s last six games has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Army’s last three November games as a favorite has gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Army ranks 134th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (79.1).
- Army ranks 1st among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (35:23).
- UTSA ranks 9th among FBS teams for yards per game this season (458.6).
- UTSA ranks 9th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (100.5).
UTSA vs Army Prediction
Army comes into this game trying to bounce back after getting blown out by Notre Dame last week, but they will play a very good passing attack here. UTSA has won three games in a row and they have scored at least 38 points in five straight games. The Roadrunners are not a good defensive team, but they can score quickly. Army has already locked up a trip to the AAC Title game, so there is no motivation for them in this spot. I think we are going to see plenty of points here and I like the over.