Memphis Tigers vs Navy Midshipmen Betting Pick & Prediction 9/21/24

Memphis is favored by -9.5 points as they head into this week four matchup against the Navy Midshipmen. The game is set for 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 21st, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis and will be broadcast on CBSS. Memphis is 3-0 on the season, while Navy comes in at 2-0. The over/under line is currently at 50.5 points.

MEMPHIS TIGERS VS NAVY MIDSHIPMEN BETTING PICK

The Pick: Navy Midshipmen +9.5

This game will be played at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 21st.

WHY BET THE NAVY MIDSHIPMEN:

• We have the Memphis Tigers winning this one by a score of 27 to 24
• Even though we like the Memphis Tigers to win, our ATS pick is to take the Navy Midshipmen at +9.5
• Look for this game to go over the line of 50.5 points

Will The Memphis Tigers Win As Road Favorites?

Memphis is off to a strong start this season, moving to 3-0 after a road win against Florida State. The Tigers, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only won the game but also covered the spread. The over/under line was set at 54.5 points, but the game finished with just 32 combined points, hitting the under.

Memphis took an early 3-0 lead and extended it to 13-3 by halftime. Florida State narrowed the gap to 20-9 by the end of the third quarter, and the Tigers’ defense held the Seminoles to just 3 points in the fourth quarter.

In their 20-12 win over Florida State, Memphis’ offense totaled 337 yards, with 272 yards coming through the air. Seth Henigan completed 65.8% of his passes for 272 yards, throwing two touchdowns and one interception, resulting in a passer rating of 93.31. Anthony Landphere led the receiving corps with five catches for 66 yards.

The Tigers picked up 19 first downs but struggled to establish the run, finishing with just 65 yards on 32 carries. Mario Anderson Jr. led the ground game with 32 yards on 14 attempts.

Memphis’ defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding Florida State to just 238 total yards. The Tigers were particularly strong against the run, allowing only 37 rushing yards on 24 attempts. In the passing game, Memphis gave up 201 yards through the air, but they kept the Seminoles out of the end zone and came up with one interception.

Are The Navy Midshipmen Going Win In At Upset At Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium

Navy is off to a strong start this season, moving to 2-0 after a 38-11 win over Temple. The Midshipmen, who were -12 point favorites, not only won but also covered the spread. The over/under line was set at 42.5 points, but the teams combined for 49 points, hitting the over.

Navy dominated from the start, taking a 9-0 lead in the first quarter and extending it to 23-3 by halftime. The Midshipmen added 15 more points in the third quarter and held Temple to just 3 points until the fourth quarter, when the Owls scored 8 points to make the final score 38-11.

Navy’s offense was dominant in their 38-11 win over Temple, racking up 410 total yards. The Midshipmen’s ground game was particularly effective, with 298 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Blake Horvath led the team in rushing and also contributed 112 passing yards on 5 of 9 attempts. His passer rating for the game was 137.27, and he did not throw any interceptions.

Horvath was also responsible for three of Navy’s four rushing touchdowns, gaining 122 yards on the ground. Eli Heidenreich was the top receiver, with four catches for 98 yards and one touchdown.

Navy’s defense will look to tighten up after allowing 314 total yards and 185 passing yards in their most recent game. The Midshipmen’s secondary gave up two touchdowns through the air, but they did manage to come away with an interception. On the ground, Navy’s defense was more effective, limiting Temple to 129 rushing yards on 36 attempts.