Rice Owls vs Army Black Knights Betting Picks & Predictions
Week four of the college football season will feature an intriguing matchup in the American Athletic Conference between the Rice Owls and the Army Black Knights. The series
Game outlook
Week four of the college football season will feature an intriguing matchup in the American Athletic Conference between the Rice Owls and the Army Black Knights. The series between the two teams is tied at 4-4-1, but Army has won the last three meetings, including a 14-7 victory in 2019. The game is set to take place at Michie Stadium in West Point, NY on Saturday at 12:00 ET. Army is currently favored to win, opening at -6 with the current line at Army -6.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Owls +200 | Black Knights -245
Spread: Owls +6.5 (-110) | Black Knights -6.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 43 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Army will win straight-up is 71%.
Rice Owls
In his seventh season as head coach of the Rice football program, Mike Bloomgren has compiled a 0-2 record. The team is off to a mediocre start in 2024, with their only win coming against FCS Texas Southern. Quarterback E.J. Warner leads the team with 466 passing yards and three touchdowns. Rice is currently scoring 10.5 points per game against FBS schools and ranks 125th in the nation. Defensively, the Owls are allowing 33.5 points per game and have a turnover margin of -2.0 per game. In terms of power rankings, Rice is ranked 78 overall, with a strong offense but a struggling defense.
Army Black Knights Analysis
Army Black Knights, under the leadership of longtime head coach Todd Monken, are off to a strong start in the 2024 campaign. They have secured victories over Lehigh and Florida Atlantic, and are now preparing to face Rice after a bye week. The team has continued to rely on their triple option offense, with quarterback Bryson Daily primarily contributing on the ground. Army's rushing attack has been led by Noah Short and Kanye Udoh, with the defense holding opponents to only 7.0 points per game. Overall, the team has a power ranking of 99 and impressive rankings of #58 for offense and #13 for defense. In their upcoming matchup with Rice, Army will look to maintain their undefeated record and continue their successful start to the season.