UAB Blazers vs Army Black Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 10/12/24

Army is the heavy favorite in this week seven matchup against UAB, with the point spread set at -26 in favor of the Black Knights. The game is scheduled for 12:00 ET on Saturday, October 12th, at Michie Stadium in West Point and will be broadcast on CBSS. Army comes in with a perfect 5-0 record, while UAB is looking to improve on their 1-4 start to the season. The over/under line is currently at 54.5 points.

UAB BLAZERS VS ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS BETTING PICK

The Pick: UAB Blazers +26

This game will be played at Michie Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, October 12th.

WHY BET THE UAB BLAZERS:

• We have the Army Black Knights winning this one by a score of 37 to 22
• Even though we like the Army Black Knights to win, our ATS pick is to take the UAB Blazers at +26
• Look for this game to go over the line of 54.5 points

Will The UAB Blazers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs

UAB enters Week 7 with a 1-4 record and ranks 120th in our power rankings. Their chances of being bowl-eligible stand at just 2.3%. The Blazers are 0-2 at home and 0-2 on the road this season.

UAB’s average scoring margin is -14.4 points per game, and they are 1-3 against the spread. They’ve been favored in just one game this season, and their over/under record is 3-1, with their games averaging 59.2 points.

This week’s over/under line is 54.5 points. UAB’s average over/under line has been 56.4 points, and they’ve exceeded the total by an average of 6.6 points per game.

Heading into week 7, UAB’s offense is averaging 22.4 points per game, ranking 76th in the nation. They are 106th in our offensive power rankings. Jacob Zeno has thrown for 819 yards with six touchdowns and five interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 88.

UAB is 41st in passing attempts, averaging 32.2 per game, and they are 35th in completions. Their third-down conversion rate is 35.7%, and they are 90th in passing yards. Lee Beebe Jr. leads the rushing attack with 343 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry.

UAB’s defense has struggled this season, allowing 36.8 points per game, including 71 points in their recent loss to Tulane. They gave up 497 total yards, with 317 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns.

Opponents have averaged 227.6 rushing yards per game against UAB, while the Blazers have allowed the 10th fewest passing yards in the country at 142.6 per game.

Are The Army Black Knights Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?

Army comes into Week 7 against UAB with a perfect 5-0 record. They are ranked 59th in our power rankings and are a lock for bowl eligibility. The Black Knights have a 30.6% chance of winning the American Athletic Conference and hold the 18th best odds to make the playoff at 20.7%.

Army is 1-0 at home and 3-0 on the road this season. They’ve been favored in three of their five games and have gone 3-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +29, and they’ve covered the spread in all four games, going 4-0 ATS.

This week’s over/under line is 54.5 points, higher than any of Army’s previous games. Their average over/under line has been 45.5 points, and their over/under record is 3-1, with games averaging 48.6 points.

Army’s offense has been dominant on the ground, leading the nation with 363.2 rushing yards per game. They are also second in rushing attempts, averaging 52.6 per game. This has translated to 38.8 points per game, placing them 17th in scoring. Our offensive power rankings have them as the second-best unit in college football entering week 7.

Kanye Udoh has rushed for 434 yards, averaging 7 yards per carry, and has scored six touchdowns. Bryson Daily, Army’s quarterback, has a passer rating of 142 with 380 passing yards and five touchdowns. He has not thrown an interception this season.

Army’s defense has been impressive this season, ranking 5th nationally by allowing just 9.8 points per game. In their recent 49-7 win over Tulsa, they gave up only 7 points and 268 total yards, including 109 passing yards.

Opponents have averaged 81.8 rushing yards per game on 25.2 attempts against Army, which is the 9th-lowest in the country. Through the air, quarterbacks have managed a 71.1 passer rating, completing 63.9% of their passes for an average of 178.4 yards per game.