Rice Owls vs Army Black Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 9/21/24

Army is the favorite in this week four college football matchup against Rice, with a -5.5 point spread. The game is set for 12:00 ET on Saturday, September 21st, at Michie Stadium in West Point and will be broadcast on CBSS. The over/under line is currently at 42.5 points. Army comes in with a 2-0 record, while Rice is 1-2 on the season.

RICE OWLS VS ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Army Black Knights -5.5

This game will be played at Michie Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, September 21st.

WHY BET THE ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS:

• We have the Army Black Knights winning this one by a score of 26 to 15
• Not only do we have the Army Black Knights winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -5.5
• We see this game finishing below the line of 42.5 points

Will The Rice Owls Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs

Rice is looking to rebound after a 33-7 loss to Houston on the road. The Owls, who were +4.5 point underdogs, not only fell short of the upset but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 40 points was below the over/under line of 45 points.

Rice fell behind early, with Houston taking a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. The Owls were unable to score in the second quarter, and Houston added 6 more points to their lead. Trailing 20-0 at halftime, Rice was outscored 6-0 in the third quarter, and though they finally scored in the fourth, Houston matched it to keep the game at a 26-point differential.

Rice’s offense will be looking to bounce back after a tough game against Houston, where they were limited to just 159 total yards and 7 points. The ground game was held to 75 yards, and the passing attack managed only 84 yards through the air.

Quarterback E.J. Warner completed 12 of 21 passes for 50 yards, with one interception and a passer rating of 42.36. Dean Connors, who rushed for 32 yards on 11 carries, scored the team’s only touchdown on the ground. Christian Francisco led the receiving corps with two catches for 26 yards.

In their most recent game, Rice’s defense struggled to contain Houston’s ground game, giving up 237 rushing yards and three touchdowns. The Owls allowed a total of 379 yards and 33 points, with Houston adding 142 passing yards on 12 completions. Overall, Rice’s defense allowed 16 first downs in the game.

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

Army is off to a 2-0 start after defeating Florida Atlantic on the road. The Black Knights, who were +1 point underdogs, not only won the game but also covered the spread. The over/under line was set at 41.5 points, but the game finished with just 31 total points, resulting in the under hitting.

Army took control early, jumping out to a 14-0 lead. Florida Atlantic closed the gap to 14-7 by halftime, but the Black Knights added a field goal in the third quarter and a touchdown in the fourth to secure the win.

Army’s offense was dominant in their 24-7 win over Florida Atlantic, racking up 456 total yards. The ground game was particularly effective, with the Black Knights rushing for 412 yards on 55 attempts. Noah Short led the way with 160 yards on just 11 carries, averaging an impressive 14.5 yards per attempt. Army found the end zone twice on the ground.

Despite completing only one pass for 44 yards, Bryson Daily connected with Casey Reynolds for a touchdown. Army’s offense moved the chains 21 times, with the majority of their success coming on the ground.

Army’s defense is looking to bounce back after allowing 259 rushing yards and five touchdowns to Florida Atlantic. The Black Knights gave up 420 total yards and 24 points but were able to limit the Owls’ passing game to 161 yards on 14 completions.