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Army at North Texas odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Army at North Texas odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Army Black Knights (8-0) ride a 12-game win streak into their showdown Saturday with the North Texas Mean Green (5-3). Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Army vs. North Texas odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Army, who ranks No. 18 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, has not trailed during their undefeated run and boasts a top-five overall defense in the top division of college football.

However, quarterback Bryson Daily (undisclosed injury/illness) was listed as questionable after missing the Knights’ 20-3 steamrolling over Air Force last weekend. However, he will return Saturday.

North Texas won’t roll over, though, and presents a tough Conference USA hurdle before Army’s potentially marquee clash with Notre Dame. Quarterback Chandler Morris leads the FBS in passing yards per game (359.1) while tying for second with 29 passing touchdowns.

– US LBM Coaches Poll: Conducted by the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY Sports

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Army at North Texas odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated at 10 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Army -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | North Texas +185 (bet $100 to win $185)
Against the spread (ATS): Army -6 (-110) | North Texas +6 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 63.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Army at North Texas picks and predictions

Prediction

Army 36, North Texas 31

Moneyline

Army’s ML has risen to -225 with the news that Daily will be in there. Due to such, their side is unplayable at this number. We liked Army before the news of their quarterback’s return, but there is far too much juice to take a stand on.

PASS.

Against the spread

The spread has dipped to 3 but jumped up to 6 with Daily’s return.

Army has aced spreads this year at 6-1-1. North Texas squares out at 4-4.

Unfortunately, the spread movement negated any value that could be extracted for a close North Texas effort.

I would ignore the spread at 6 points both ways. I might consider it if North Texas gets more than a touchdown.

PASS.

Over/Under

The strongest wager of the main categories will be the total.

North Texas’ offensive power ranks them second in the FCS with a 7-1-0 record on the Over/Under. Army remains no slouch at 5-3.

The triple option should carry Army on its own end regardless of who’s under center. Buck the market trend and bank on the points with the better side of the O/U vig.

BET OVER 63.5 (-105).

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Army at Duke odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Army at Duke odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Army Black Knights (1-0) visit the Duke Blue Devils (1-0) on Friday. Tip from Cameron Indoor Stadium is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET (ACC Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Army vs. Duke odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Army opened its season with a 67-59 win over the Albany Great Danes on Monday while covering as a 1.5-point home favorite. F Josh Scovens led all scorers with 22 points as only 3 Army players scored in double figures.

Duke opened its season on Monday with a 96-62 win over the Maine Black Bears while covering as a 32-point home favorite. G Kon Knueppel led 6 players scoring in double-figures with a game-high 22 points.

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Army at Duke odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds Lines last updated at 11:01 a.m. ET,

Moneyline (ML): Off the board
Against the spread (ATS): Army +33.5 (-110) | Duke -33.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 142.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Army at Duke picks and predictions

Prediction

Duke 89, Army 53

Moneyline

PASS.

Duke is such a heavy favorite on Friday that the moneyline is off the board. And ignore one if it appears.

Against the spread

LEAN DUKE -33.5 (-110).

While Duke is such a heavy favorite, it displayed its ability in its season opener with a 34-point cover win over Maine that involved multiple players getting involved on both ends of the court. Army had just 3 players in double-digits and struggled against Albany, a far lesser opponent than Duke will prove to be.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 142.5 (-110).

Army went way Under 142.5 in its first game, scoring 67 and limiting Albany to 59 at home. It will not have the same success defensively on Friday and it will struggle to keep up offensively, which will be the reason the Under hits. Duke held Maine to just 62 points in its opener.

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East Carolina at Army odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s East Carolina at Army odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The East Carolina Pirates (3-3, 1-1 AAC) meet the 24th-ranked Army Black Knights (6-0, 5-0) Saturday at Michie Stadium in West Point. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the East Carolina vs. Army odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Pirates were given no quarter in Charlotte last week, falling 55-24 as 9.5-point favorites. East Carolina is now just 1-3 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) in the past 4 games after a 2-0 SU/ATS start against Tidewater schools Norfolk State and Old Dominion.

The Black Knights returned to the rankings this season, and this Army team continues to roll up big numbers. It has scored 37 or more points in 5 of 6 games while going a perfect 6-0 ATS this season. The Over is 3-1 in the past 4 outings, just missing by 1 point in a 44-10 win against UAB last week.

Army has posted 462.3 total yards per game, good for 18th in the nation, while it leads the country with 369.8 rushing yards per game. Army is posting 39.7 PPG, too.

On defense, Army has allowed just 267.3 total yards per game (10th in the nation), and it has given up just 78.3 rushing yards (4th) and 9.8 PPG (2nd).

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East Carolina at Army odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated at 2:44 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): East Carolina +600 (bet $100 to win $600) | Army -900 (bet $900 to win $100)
Against the spread: East Carolina +17 (-105) | Army -17 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 52.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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East Carolina at Army picks and predictions

Prediction

Army 45, East Carolina 24

Moneyline

There is no way to justify backing Army (-900) either straight up or as part of a parlay. Risking 9 times your potential return, no matter how certain a victory looks, is never a good idea.

PASS, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

Back ARMY -17 (-115) at home, as the Black Knights pile up the yardage. QB Bryson Daily leads the team with 738 rushing yards and 14 TDs, averaging 6.9 yards per game, while throwing for 482 yards, 6 TDs and 0 INTs. For RB Kanye Udoh, he has 531 rushing yards (7.2 per attempt) and 7 TDs, while RB Noah Short has 397 rushing yards and 2 TDs with a ridiculous 12.4 YPC.

While East Carolina +17 (-105) allows 148.5 rushing yards per game, which is middle of the road, it was gouged for 311 yards on the ground at Charlotte. That’s an ominous sign heading up to face a white-hot Army side.

Over/Under

OVER 52.5 (-110) is a strong play, and Army might do quite a bit of heavy lifting here.

East Carolina has posted 26.5 PPG, and it has 260.0 passing yards per game. Since it is expected to be playing from behind, those passing numbers will likely continue as we see some Pirates points in the 2nd half after the game has already been decided.

Army has cashed high in 3 of the past 4 games, going for 42 or more points in 3 in a row.

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Army at Temple odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Army at Temple odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Army Black Knights (3-0, 2-0 AAC) travel to meet the Temple Owls (1-3, 0-1) Thursday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Army vs. Temple odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Black Knights are off and running, literally, in the AAC so far. Army is unbeaten in 3 games, including 2 inside the conference. Army is averaging 429.7 total yards of offense per game, with a majority of that coming on the ground. It ranks 2nd in the nation with 356.0 rushing yards per game.

Army won 24-7 at FAU in the AAC opener as a 1-point underdog, while pounding Rice 37-14 last weekend at Michie Stadium in West Point as a 7.5-point favorite. The defense has allowed just 28 points in 3 games, too.

Temple picked up an impressive 45-29 win over Utah State last weekend in Philly, winning outright as a 6.5-point underdog. That comes on the heels of a solid 28-20 loss as a 17-point ‘dog on Sept. 14, also at home.

The defense has been shredded for 28 or more points in all 4 games, however. Temple is especially susceptible to the run, giving up 221.8 yards per game, which ranks 126th in FBS. That’s ominous with Army coming to town.

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Army at Temple odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated Wednesday at 9:11 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Army -550 (bet $550 to win $100) | Temple +400 (bet $100 to win $400)
Against the spread (ATS): Army -13.5 (-110) | Temple +13.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Army at Temple picks and predictions

Prediction

Army 35, Temple 17

Moneyline

Army (-550) will set you back 5 1/2 times your potential return, and there is no way you can bet such a heavy favorite. Over the long term, that’s a losing betting strategy. You would need to wager $10 for every $1.82 of profit. That’s just too risky.

PASS, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

ARMY -13.5 (-110) is a strong play on the road. It’s a short trip for the Black Knights from Army to Philadelphia, and they’re used to this venue since it often plays Navy in the annual end-of-season game.

The Black Knights are a running machine, and so far neither FAU or Rice offered much resistance inside the AAC. In a crazy schedule quirk, this will be the 3rd consecutive game for Army against a team nicknamed the Owls.

Temple +13.5 (-110) is terrible against the run, and it will have tremendous difficulty shutting down the power triple-option attack of the Black Knights.

Over/Under

OVER 45.5 (-110) is the play, which is a departure from the norm.

When you have a running team like Army, the conventional wisdom is to go low on the total. A team that is primary ground-based keeps the clock moving. But, Army has scored 37 or more points in 2 of 3 games to date, and the Over is 2-1 on the season. Only FAU had any modicum of success stopping the run when it mattered in the red zone.

Temple has split 2-2 on the Over-Under. The Over hit last week, as the Owls exploded for 45 points against Utah State. The thinking of an Over play, though, is based on Temple’s inability to stop anybody. It has allowed 28 or more points in all 4 games this season.

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Army at LSU odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Army at LSU odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Army Black Knights (2-4) visit the LSU Tigers (5-2) Saturday. Kickoff from Tiger Stadium is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Army vs. LSU odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Army lost 19-0 to the Troy Trojans last Saturday en route to a 3-game losing skid, failing to cover as a 6.5-point home underdog. QB Bryson Daily has completed 42 of his 77 passes for 712 yards, 6 TDs, and 4 INTs while also leading the team in rushing. Daily has totaled 412 rushing yards and 3 TDs on 100 carries. The Black Knights struggle to generate offense through the passing game, generating 143.5 yards per game, while the run game generates 196 YPG.

LSU has won back-to-back games vs. SEC opponents. The most recent of which came Saturday in a 48-18 home win vs. the Auburn Tigers, covering as an 11.5-point favorite. QB Jayden Daniels has completed 152 of his 208 passes for 2294 yards, 22 TDs, and 3 INTs. The Tigers have a very explosive offense that averages 550.4 yards per game, but their defense that allows 423.9 yards per game is vulnerable.

LSU is No. 19 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

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Army at LSU odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:07 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Army +2000 (bet $100 to win $2,000) | LSU -7000 (bet $7,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Army +31.5 (-104) | LSU -31.5 (-118)
Over/Under (O/U): 58.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Army at LSU picks and predictions

Prediction

LSU 31, Army 14

Moneyline

PASS.

LSU will pick up the win here, but a -8000 favorite is never worth the risk of betting on. Bet on the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

BET ARMY +31.5 (-104).

The Tigers have not beaten an opponent by 30 or more points since their 72-10 Week 2 victory vs. the Grambling Tigers. Similarly, Army has not lost a game by more than 19 points this season. Army does face its toughest test vs. this LSU squad, but LSU’s weakness defensively will help Army keep this one within 31.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 58.5 (-105).

Both LSU and Army struggle defensively, but I don’t expect Army’s offense to generate enough points to help this game hit the Over number of 57.5. LSU’s main defensive weakness lies in the passing game, but Army does not have a good enough passing attack to exploit that weakness. I do expect Daily to have a solid outing, especially on the ground, but I don’t see Army putting up more than 17.

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Army at UTSA odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Army at UTSA odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Army Black Knights (1-1) and the UTSA Roadrunners (1-1) meet Friday at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Army vs. UTSA odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Black Knights were tripped up 17-13 in the season opener at UL Monroe, losing outright as an 8.5-point favorite as the Under (46.5) cashed. Army bounced back by drubbing Delaware State of the FCS 57-0, cashing as a 38.5-point favorite as the Over (44.5) connected. However, the loss at ULM carries a lot more weight than a win over a poor FCS team.

The Roadrunners played Houston tough in the opener Sept. 2, falling 17-14 as a 2-point favorite as the Under (59) cashed. UTSA came home and topped Texas State, who was brimming with confidence after a win at Baylor in Week 1. The Roadrunners won 20-13 over the Bobcats, although TSU covered the 14-point number as the Under (65.5) cashed a 2nd straight game.

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Army at UTSA odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 7:52 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Army +275 (bet $100 to win $275) | UTSA -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Army +8.5 (-110) | UTSA -8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Army at UTSA picks and predictions

Prediction

UTSA 23, Army 16

Moneyline

UTSA (-350) will cost you 3 1/2 times your potential return. That’s just too much for a singular bet, or as part of a multi-team parlay. While the Roadrunners have played better football, that’s still too much risk for not enough reward.

PASS.

Against the spread

ARMY +8.5 (-110) has a strong rushing attack, and that will keep it in the game. But the Black Knights have started to come into the 21st century a little, passing the ball a bit more. It is averaging 172.5 passing yards per game, which isn’t a lot, but it isn’t your dad’s Army football, either.

UTSA -8.5 (-110) has done a good job shutting down the run early on, so Army will have to continue to go to the air to stay in this game. The good news is that both sides play pretty good defense, and it’s unlikely UTSA wins by more than single digits.

Over/Under

UNDER 44.5 (-110) is a rather low number in this day and age of college football, but defense will win the day in the Alamodome on Friday.

In Army’s only game against an FBS foe so far, it mustered just 13 points against a mediocre ULM team. Meanwhile, UTSA has yielded just 15.0 PPG, while averaging 17.0 PPG on offense.

When these teams met last Sept. 10 in Michie Stadium in West Point, UTSA won a 41-38 game in OT. We won’t come anywhere close to seeing that kind of offense in this one.

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Colgate at Army odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Colgate at Army odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Colgate Raiders (9-7, 3-0 Patriot League) and Army Black Knights (9-7, 3-0) battle Monday in a key conference game in West Point. Opening tip at Christl Arena is at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Colgate vs. Army odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Colgate has won 3 straight games straight up and against the spread (ATS), averaging 88.0 points per game in the process. The senior-laden Raiders lead the Patriot League in scoring at 80.9 PPG. Their effective field-goal (eFG) mark of 59.6% ranks 1st in NCAA-I.

Army ranks 20th in that eFG category, and it enters this home game on a 4-game win streak (3-1 ATS). During their win streak, the Black Knights have shot a robust 47.6% from beyond the 3-point arc. The 5-1 at-home Knights are playing just their 2nd game in West Point since Dec. 7.

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Colgate at Army odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:23 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Colgate -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Army +255 (bet $100 to win $255)
Against the spread (ATS): Colgate -7.5 (-115) | Army +7.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 151.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Colgate at Army picks and predictions

Prediction

Colgate 78, Army 70

Moneyline

PASS. Look to the play against the number for a bit more value on the lean, Colgate.

Against the spread

The Raiders are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Their overall road record is 5-3. The Black Knights are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 home games against foes with winning road records. In this series, Colgate has won 4 in a row ATS and is 6-1 ATS over the last 7 meetings.

Colgate has several losses by small margins against much higher-quality foes (Vermont, Penn, Duquesne and Buffalo. The Raiders take better care of the basketball, and they figure to prevail in this game by 2 or 3 possessions. Shading that margin even higher seems more likely than a 1-possession game. The figure here is open for a back-door cover, but the risk/reward here is worth a play on COLGATE -7.5 (-115).

Over/Under

Both teams have played weak schedules. There isn’t much chance of scoring bloat due to transition play, offensive rebounding or an abundance of free throws. This game comes down to shooting, and both sides seem ripe for some double-sided regression, heling the defenses and hurting the offenses.

Both the Raiders and Black Knights have logged slower pace numbers over recent games.

BACK THE UNDER 151.5 (-105).

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Army vs. Navy odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Army vs. Navy odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Navy Midshipmen (4-7) take on the Army Black Knights (5-6) Saturday in Philadelphia at 3 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Army vs. Navy odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The final game of the college football regular season has arrived and the Army-Navy game is always special. Everyone loves this fast-moving, run the ball every down game between 2 great institutions. Always a hard game to call, the best part comes at the end when the opposing teams sing the school songs facing each other’s cadets.

Air Force has already locked up the Commander-in-Chief trophy after beating both teams. But there is only one Army-Navy game. It is not about hatred like Ohio State vs. Michigan. It is simply about pride, honor, respect, and competition. After this game is over, many of these men will be deployed overseas together. But for one day, they are combatants facing off against each other on the playing field. This is not life, it is sports. But what a special sports event it is.

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Army vs. Navy odds

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Moneyline (ML): Navy -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Army +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Against the spread (ATS): Navy -2.5 (-113) | Army +2.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 32 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Army vs. Navy picks and predictions

Prediction

Army 16, Navy 13

Moneyline

BET ARMY +120.

Army started off strong before slipping in the middle of the season. After a 10-9 loss to Troy, the Black Knights trounced Connecticut 34-17 and UMass 44-7 to enter this game 5-6 and hoping to get to .500 for the season.

After a terrible start including a 14-7 loss to Delaware, the Midshipmen have tried to fight until the end. A close 35-32 loss to Notre Dame was followed by a 17-14 win against UCF. A team which landed in the American Athletic Conference Championship game against Tulane.

This game will be a struggle for both teams, but Army is the better side, and they should win this game. As +120 underdogs, I will take the Black Knights moneyline over the spread.

Against the spread

PASS.

With my feeling that Army will win this game, I will not make a wager on the spread. Instead, I will save .30 and take the moneyline for the Black Knights.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 32 (-110).

Service academy games consistently go Under the posted total. According to CBS Sports, since 2005 the service academy games have a record of 43-9-1 to the Under the posted total. While this is not a certainty, it is a trend I am willing to trust. Under 32 (-110) is my favorite play.

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Air Force at Army odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Air Force at Army odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Air Force Falcons (5-3) visit West Point to battle the Army Black Knights (3-4) Saturday at 11:30 a.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Air Force vs. Army odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Air Force comes into this game against Army looking to win the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy after already beating Navy at home 13-10.

Army, coming off a bye week following a dominant 48-24 home victory over Louisiana-Monroe Oct. 22, looks to get back to a .500 record with a W.

More importantly for Army, it looks to keep its hopes alive for the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy if it can win and then beat Navy at the end of the season.

The real message of this game is not what happens on the field, it’s what happens afterward. The sportsmanship shown by the military academies is impressive. Not only supporting the loser as they sing their fight song. But in the losers supporting the winners in the same manner as they perform theirs. This is truly what college football is meant to be.

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Air Force at Army odds

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Moneyline (ML): Air Force -320 (bet $320 to win $100) | Army +250 (bet $100 to win $250)
Against the spread (ATS): Air Force -7 (-112) | Army +7.0 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 40.5 (O: 112 | U: -112)

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Air Force at Army picks and predictions

Prediction

Air Force 17, Army 13

Moneyline

PASS. Air Force (-320) is too risky of a wager.

Against the spread

BET ARMY +7 (-108).

These games are always close. This is what happens when 2 option teams face each other.

Army has won 4 of the last 5 meetings, including last year’s 21-14 overtime victory as 2.5-point road underdogs.

This is also an early kickoff for Air Force with it starting at 11:30 a.m. ET. The Falcons will start off slow and the game should continue to be slow throughout.

For those who like quick games, this one should be done in about 2 hours and 30 minutes. So, enjoy. Few points will be scored, which is why I’ll TAKE THE POINTS WITH ARMY at home.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 40.5 (-112).

Service academy gams have gone Under more than 80% of the time in the last 50 meetings. This includes the 13-10 Air Force vs. Navy game this season which had an O/U line of 38.

Both teams can score when needed. In these games they don’t have to … and normally don’t. UNDER 40.5 (-112) is my FAVORITE PLAY in this game.

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Army at Wake Forest odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Army at Wake Forest odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Army Black Knights (1-3) bring their option attack down to Winston-Salem to take on the 15th-ranked Wake Forest Demon Deacons (4-1) Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN3). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Army vs. Wake Forest odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

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Army is coming off a 31-14 home loss to Georgia State last Saturday. For a team many had pegged to go over their 8.5 season win total, the 1-3 record is disappointing. If Army coach Jeff Monken is truly up for the Georgia Tech position in Atlanta, the cadets of West Point might just let him go there in hopes both parties can be rejuvenated.

For coach Dave Clawson and the Demon Deacons, last week’s 31-24 upset victory at then-No. 22 Florida State was the perfect way to come back from a heartbreaking 51-45 loss to Clemson in double overtime the prior week.

If last season’s Army-Wake Forest matchup is any indication of how this game will play out, expect a lot of points. The Demon Deacons claimed a 70-56 road victory last October – in regulation; there were no overtimes. They eclipsed the Over/Under line of 54 by 72 points.

Army, despite playing the option can score quickly, especially against a defense in Wake Forest which is near the bottom of the ACC.

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Army at Wake Forest odds

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Moneyline (ML): Army +470 (bet $100 to win $470) | Wake Forest -700 (bet $700 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Army +17.5 (-115) | Wake Forest -17.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 66.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Army at Wake Forest picks and predictions

Prediction

Wake Forest 51, Army 24

Moneyline

NO BET. Backing any favorite at -700 is not wise sports wagering. Do not burn money by betting moneylines that are this high.

Against the spread

BET WAKE FOREST -17.5 (-105).

Not only is Army not as good as last season, but the Black Knights are also on the road for this game. Wake Forest lost their last home game to Clemson in double OT. The Demon Deacons followed that up by beating FSU on the road last week to get back on track. They will remain on track with an easy victory over the Black Knights Saturday.

WAKE FOREST -17.5 (-105) IS MY FAVORITE PLAY in this game.

Over/Under

BET OVER 66.5 (-108) for the win.

I love the Over here. Last season went Over by 72 points as both teams racked up points and yards. While the same score is not likely, getting to 66.5 is. The game will not fly past 100, but it will easily reach 70.

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