The #23 Army Black Knights (6-0) host the East Carolina Pirates (3-3) on Saturday afternoon. Both teams are in the American Athletic Conference, with ECU sporting a 1-1 conference record and Army holding a 5-0 conference record.
Army beat UAB 44-10 last week, staying perfect. Black Knights QB Bryson Daily ran for 136 yards and totaled four rushing TDs in the win.
East Carolina fell to Charlotte 55-24 two weeks ago, and they’re coming off of a bye week.
Will Army remain undefeated, or will East Carolina pull a shocking upset on the road?
East Carolina vs Army Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| East Carolina | +15.5 (-115) | O 51.5 (-120) | +485 |
| Army | -15.5 (-115) | U 51.5 (-120) | -890 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
East Carolina vs Army Match Details
- Fixture: East Carolina Pirates @ Army Black Knights
- Date and Time: Saturday, October 19, 2024, 12:00 PM EST
- Location: Michie Stadium
Key Stats
Army Black Knights
The Black Knights come in averaging 39.7 points per game, the 16th highest points per game average in the NCAA. QB Bryson Daily has racked up 482 yards through the air this season. He’s thrown for 6 TDs through the air, and he’s thrown no interceptions. QB Bryson Daily has rushed for 738 yards on 107 attempts. He’s also rushed for 14 TDs this season. WR Casey Reynolds leads the team with 208 yards on seven receptions. He’s also caught 3 TD passes this year.
Army’s defense has been amazing this season. The Black Knights allow 9.8 points per game. The Black Knights are giving up 267.3 yards of total offense per game this year. They also allow 189 passing yards per game. The Black Knights’ opponents are averaging 78.3 rushing yards. LB Elo Modozie has been a bright spot on defense, entering with three sacks, 17 tackles, and three tfl. Safety Casey Larkin currently leads the team with two interceptions.
East Carolina Pirates
The Pirates average 26.5 points per game. QB Jake Garcia has thrown for 1426 yards this season. He also enters Saturday’s game with 8 TDs and 12 interceptions on the year. RB Rahjai Harris has rushed for 397 yards on 100 attempts. He’s also rushed for 3 TD this season. WR Chase Sowell leads the team with 298 yards on 19 receptions.
The Pirates allow 24.7 points per game. The Pirates allow 382.2 yards of total offense on average. They’re also giving up 233.7 passing yards per game. The Pirates’ opponents average 148.5 rushing yards this season. DL Elijah Morris has stood out on defense, coming in with three sacks, 16 tackles, and five tfl DB Shavon Revel has recorded a team-high two interceptions.
Prediction
Army just broke into the top 25 after a blowout win, and they’ve now won and covered the spread in all six of their games. The Black Knights’ defense has been extremely tough to break down, as they’ve given up two or fewer touchdowns in all of their games. ECU has failed to cover in three of their past four, and their offense has had a lot of issues. Army has won by 20+ in five of their six matchups this season, so we’re taking them to win by more than 20 here.
Final Pick
Army -20 Alternate Spread (+150)
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