Rice vs Army – College Football Picks, 9/21/24

– Current betting trends and winning streaks with Rice

– Current betting trends and winning streaks related to the Army

– Current betting trends for games between Rice and Army

– A summary that sums it all up and finds a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Owls and the Black Knights.

The army continues to win

Army comes into this game with a 3-0 record and is full of confidence. The defense has been impressive and in the three games they have only allowed 25 points total. In the last game against Florida Atlantic the defense was impressive and only allowed seven points, which was enough for the win. Army still plays the triple option and is all about the running game. Against Florida Atlantic Noah Short had a great game, managing 11 carries for 160 yards. Quarterback Bryson Dailey completed a pass for 44 yards and a touchdown. This game will be about controlling the clock and running the ball successfully.

Why the Army will defeat Rice

• Rice has lost each of its last 10 road games in September against non-AP ranked teams.
• Army has won each of its last 14 games in September as a favorite on home soil.
• Army has covered the spread in each of its last four September games against non-AP ranked teams.
• Rice failed to cover the spread in five of its last six September games as an underdog against non-AP ranked teams.

Rice was inconsistent

Rice started the season inconsistently and has a record of 1-2 before this game. They have lost to Sam Houston State and Houston and only scored 21 points in those games. The only win for Rice came against Texas Southern and in that game the offense scored 69 points. In the last game against Houston the offense only scored seven points and those seven points came in the 4th quarter. EJ Warner was under center and he struggled. He completed 12 of his 21 passes for 50 yards, zero touchdowns and one interception. Dean Connors was the best runner and finished the game with 11 carries for 32 yards and a touchdown.

Rice vs. Army Prediction

This total is too high. Army will control the game with the running game and they will score, but it won't be their best offensive game of the season. Rice's offense is a problem and they may not even score a touchdown in this game. There will be a lot of running in this game and that will make the difference as the game will end under the score. Bet on the under here to make easy money.