Navy favored by 15 vs. Army
BALTIMORE, MD (The Spread) – It’s a rivalry game like no other when Army and Navy meet. Here is a breakdown of today’s 3PM ET meeting on CBS and a look at the spread for the contest.
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Navy is 6-5 on the season and comes into this game having won four of its last five to get bowl eligible. The Midshipmen are 5-6 against the spread and they have went 3-1 ATS in their last four. They have been the favorite in nine of their last 10 games, going 4-5 ATS in those nine games. Navy comes into this game having won its last 12 meetings with Army.
The Black Knights are 4-7 on the season and coming off a 42-31 win over Fordham. Army has won two of its last three but suffered five losses this season by 17 points or more. Army is also 4-7 against the spread and their last three covers came in games they won. They have only been a double-digit underdog one time on the season, which resulted in a 35-0 loss to Stanford. Army has hit the over in five of its last six games.
Oddsmakers like Navy to continue their dominance over Army, as oddsmakers from BetDSI, have made the Midshipmen a 15-point favorite against the Knights today. The over/under total for the game has been set at 56 points (View Matchup). Though Navy has won 12 straight over Army, the Knights have covered the spread in three of the last five meetings and the two have hit the under in eight straight meetings.
Both teams will be looking to run the ball, which is no surprise. Navy averages 357.8 yards per game on the ground while Army rushes for 305.3 yards per contest. Both have also struggled to stop the run, as both are allowing over 190 rushing yards per contest. The key will be which team can get ahead, as passing is not something either team is accustomed to doing. Navy may have the edge on the ground, as they average 6.4 yards per rush to just 5.4 ypr for Army.
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