Rice Owls (1-2) vs. Army Black Knights (2-0)
September 21, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Army Black Knights -5 / Rice Owls +5; Over/Under: +42.5
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In this article, we will formulate an Army vs Rice prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 21st at Michie Stadium in West Point, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 4 matchup.
Army Black Knights Betting Preview
The Army Black Knights are 2-0 (1-0) this year after they defeated FAU by a score of 24-7 in their last game. Army led 14-7 at halftime and they were able to keep FAU off of the scoreboard in the second half for the win. The Black Knights outgained FAU by a total of 449-235, tied the turnover battle at one, and went 5-12 on third down in the game. Bryson Daily threw for 44 yards and one touchdown, while Noah Short rushed for 160 yards on 11 carries.
Army defeated Lehigh by a score of 42-7 in their first game of the season and had a bye last week. The Army offense has scored 33 points per game with 50.5 passing yards and 390 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 7.0 points per game this season. The Black Knights have gone 57.1% on third down and 3-3 on fourth down through two games. Bryson Daily has completed 40% of his passes for 79 yards and one touchdown, while Noah Short has rushed for 243 yards and one score.
Rice Owls Betting Preview
The Rice Owls are 1-2 this season after they lost to Houston by a score of 33-7 in their last game. Rice allowed the first 33 points in the game, but they did avoid the shutout by scoring with a minute left in the fourth. The Owls were outgained by a total of 379-159, turned the ball over twice, and went 2-14 on third down in the game. E.J Warner threw for 50 yards and one interception, while Dean Connors rushed for 32 yards and one score on 11 carries.
Rice lost to Sam Houston State by a score of 34-14 in week one, but they did beat Texas Southern by a score of 69-7 in week two. The Rice offense has scored 30 points per game with 171.7 passing yards and 150.3 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 24.7 points per game this season. The Owls have gone 27% on third down and 3-4 on fourth down so far this season. EJ Warner has completed 62.1% of his passes for 466 yards, three touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Dean Connors has rushed for 197 yards and five scores.
Army vs Rice Prediction
Army comes into this game looking for their third straight win of the season and they looked great in their win at FAU. Rice was just blown out against Houston on the road and they are looking for their first win against a FBS team. The Owls have some major issues on both sides of the ball and I can’t see them stopping the triple option here. Army is going to control the time of possession and I think they are going to run all over this Rice defense. Take the Black Knights at home.
