Army Black Knights vs UAB Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/4

College Football Preview

In Week 6 of the 2025 regular season, the Army Black Knights will travel to Birmingham, AL, to take on the UAB Blazers. The game will be held at Protective Stadium, an outdoor field, and is set to kick off at 12:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESNU.

The Black Knights enter the game with a 1-3 record this season. They have won one game on the road but have yet to secure a victory at home. Meanwhile, the Blazers hold a 2-2 record, with both wins coming at home. This American Conference game will be a test for both teams as they look to improve their standing.

Army Team Preview

The Army Black Knights have had a mixed start to their 2025 season. They are coming off a tough 28-6 loss against East Carolina. In that game, they struggled in the air, managing only 49 passing yards, while their rushing game fared better with 241 yards.

In their previous game, they faced North Texas and lost 45-38. They had an even battle in first downs with both teams recording 26. The rushing attack was strong, gaining 387 yards, but three fumbles hurt their chances of winning.

Earlier in the season, the Black Knights secured a 24-21 win against Kansas State. Their defense was key, allowing just 74 rushing yards. However, the passing game remains an area to improve, with their top QB, Dewayne Coleman, throwing for 266 yards over three games this season.

Army vs UAB Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Army Black Knights vs. UAB Blazers
  • Venue: Protective Stadium, Birmingham, AL
  • Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Army Moneyline -271, UAB Moneyline +221, Army Spread -7.0 (-109), UAB Spread +7.0 (-110), Total Over 57.5 (-113), Total Under 57.5 (-107)

UAB Team Preview

The UAB Blazers have had a mixed start to their 2025 season. They won against Akron Zips 31-28 and Alabama State Hornets 52-42 at home. However, they faced losses on the road to Tennessee Volunteers 56-24 and Navy Midshipmen 38-24.

Quarterback Jalen Kitna leads the team with 1,256 passing yards, ranking him first in the team. Jevon Jackson is their top running back with 280 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Corri Milliner and Iverson Hooks are key wide receivers, contributing important yardage and touchdowns.

UAB’s defense is ranked 111th for points against, allowing 164 points this season. They have been effective with eight sacks, ranking 13th. Several players, including Nigel Tate and Kyrik Mason, are questionable due to injuries, which may impact their upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Army is favored by 7 points. Army’s rushing game is strong, ranking 11th, while UAB struggles in rushing defense. UAB’s defense ranks 111th in points allowed, which could be a problem against Army’s ground attack. The projected score is Army 35, UAB 24. Army should cover the -7 spread.

Looking at the total, the line is set at 57.5 points. UAB’s offense has been productive, ranking 49th in points scored. Army’s defense ranks 87th in points against, which could lead to a high-scoring game. The projected total is 59 points, so the recommendation is to take the over.