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Kudos to New York Post sports betting analyst Michael Calabrese for this wild gambling trend: Since 2018, Service Academy games have been played at 14-3 during the week – Thursday or Friday.

Why? Because preparing for the triple option is difficult and time-consuming.

Therefore, the opponents are completely inadequately prepared in these areas.

Army brings its triple option to Temple on Thursday.

The Knights' offense has looked excellent over the past three weeks, ranking third nationally in EPA per rush in losses to Lehigh, FAU and Rice.

They have rushed for more than 1,000 yards with more than six yards per carry.

Meanwhile, the Owls can't stop the run, ranking 107th nationally in EPA per rush allowed and 114th in rush success rate.

They have allowed nearly 900 rushing yards at more than five yards per carry – Oklahoma ran for 220 (6.1), Navy for 300 (5.8), Coastal Carolina for 180 (4.4) and Utah State for 180 (4.9).

Army was expected to score at will on Thursday, but its defense looked questionable in non-conference games, ranking 116th nationally in success rate allowed and 98th in EPA per game allowed.

Temple's offense appears to have improved significantly after switching to Evan Simon at quarterback.

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He completed 65% of his passes for 8.8 yards per attempt, seven touchdowns and one pick, leading the Owls to a 20-point outburst against Coastal Carolina and a 45-point outburst against Utah State.

And the Owls are also expected to bring back wide receiver Zae Baines this week, adding an additional weapon to an ever-improving offense.

THE GAME: Army-Temple over 45.5 (-110, FanDuel)

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Tanner McGrath has been a professional sports handicapper since 2018. He specializes in college sports and baseball and is a die-hard fan of the Vermont Catamounts, the Miami Marlins and all the underdogs in his homeland. He found himself on the wrong side of the Miami Miracle in 2018, but made up for it four years later by going 40/1 on Sandy Alcantara and winning the NL Cy Young.