Army vs Memphis Prediction 10/31/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

The Army Black Knights and the Memphis Tigers meet in week 9 college football action from Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. 

Army Black Knights vs. Memphis Tigers Prediction

I’m leaning towards the over here. This is a really big game for both teams in terms of trying to be the American champion this season and put themselves in the best possible spot for a college football playoff spot as the group of six representative. That being said, Memphis can and should score on a susceptible Army defense, but Memphis’ problem for the most part this year has been stopping the run and facing an option offense isn’t going to help those problems. I think this turns into a track meet, so give me the over here.

Army Black Knights Recap

The Army Black Knights come into this game looking to build on their 38-35 win over Tulsa last time out to sit at 5-2 this season. After this game, the Black Knights will square off against the Air Force Falcons at home.

Black Knights Win 3 In A Row

Cale Hellums has thrown for 422 yards, 3 touchdowns and 1 interception on 56.5% passing while Cale Hellums also leads Army in rushing with 840 yards and 16 touchdowns. Godspower Nwawuihe sits behind Hellums on the ground with 355 yards and 3 touchdowns. Brady Anderson leads the Black Knights in receiving with 163 yards and 10 catches, while Samari Howard trails with 116 yards and 11 catches along with 2 touchdowns. On defense, Elijah Walton has a team-high 52 tackles while Army’s defense as a whole has combined for 3 sacks and 1 interception.

Why the Army Black Knights will win

• Memphis has lost each of its last four games after coming off overtime.
• Army has won eight of its last 10 games in October.
• Army has covered the spread in five of its last six October road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Memphis has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four home games against conference opponents.
• Memphis has lost the first half in each of its last four games after coming off overtime.
• The road team has won the first quarter in three of Memphis’ last four games.

Memphis Tigers Recap

The Memphis Tigers come into this game looking to add on to a 41-34 win over East Carolina last time out to improve their record to 6-2 this season. After this game, Memphis will head on the road for a game against the USF Bulls.

Tigers Win 4 Of Last 5 Games

Marcus Stokes has thrown for 2,161 yards, 21 touchdowns and 6 interceptions on 67.0% passing while Jaylin Carter leads Memphis in rushing with 833 yards and 8 touchdowns. Manny Covey sits behind Carter on the ground with 361 yards. Hunter Tipton leads the Tigers in receiving with 409 yards and 30 catches along with 5 touchdowns, while Stonka Burnside trails with 402 yards and 24 catches along with 3 touchdowns. On defense, Mike Montgomery has a team-high 58 tackles while Memphis’s defense as a whole has combined for 16 sacks and 9 interceptions.

Why the Memphis Tigers will win

• Memphis has won each of its last six home games in October.
• Army has lost 17 of its last 18 October games as an underdog.
• Army has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six October games as an underdog.
• The favorite has covered the spread in three of Army’s last four games.
• The favorite has won the first half in seven of Army’s last eight games.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Over 59.5