In this article, we will formulate an Army vs UTSA Prediction for this College Football Week 14 game on Saturday, November 29th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
UTSA Roadrunners Preview
UTSA has a 6-5 record this season and is sitting 9th in the AAC. They are coming off a 58-24 home win against East Carolina. Offensively, UTSA averages 34.6 points per game, ranking 22nd in the nation, while defensively, they allow 29.8 points per game, which is 108th. UTSA averages 416.1 total yards per game (241.3 passing and 174.8 rushing), while allowing 389.3 total yards per game (148.5 rushing and 240.8 passing).
Owen McCown leads UTSA with 2,434 passing yards with 67.8% completed passes and 25 touchdowns. Robert Henry leads the team in rushing yards with 983, while Devin McCuin has a team-high 52 receptions for 567 receiving yards. Defensively, Shadrach Banks has a team-high 76 total tackles (45 of them solo), while Nnanna Anyanwu leads the team in sacks, with 5.0, and Shadrach Banks leads the team with 3 interceptions.
Army Black Knights Preview
Army has a 5-5 record this season and is sitting 7th in the AAC. They are coming off a 26-25 home loss against Tulsa. Offensively, Army averages 22.6 points per game, ranking 108th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 22.4 points per game, which is 49th. Army averages 338.4 total yards per game (79.1 passing and 259.3 rushing), while allowing 354.1 total yards per game (150.2 rushing and 203.9 passing).
Cale Hellums leads Army with 466 passing yards with 52.5% completed passes and 2 touchdowns. Cale Hellums leads the team in rushing yards with 988, while Noah Short has a team-high 21 receptions for 273 receiving yards. Defensively, Andon Thomas has a team-high 87 total tackles (50 of them solo), while Jack Bousum leads the team in sacks, with 3.0, and Casey Larkin and Gavin Shields lead the team with 2 interceptions each.
Army Black Knights @ UTSA Roadrunners Betting Trends: Week 14
Why the UTSA Roadrunners will win
- UTSA has won each of its last 25 home games against conference opponents.
- UTSA has covered the spread in each of its last nine home games against conference opponents.
- Army has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games in November.
- UTSA has won the first half in each of its last five home games against conference opponents.
- UTSA has won the first quarter in each of its last six home games against conference opponents.
Why the Army Black Knights will win
- Army has won nine of its last 10 November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of Army’s last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of UTSA’s last 12 games in Texas have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Army’s last six road games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
UTSA Roadrunners Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 14, Will Henderson III ranks 7th amongst qualified players for Yards Per Carry (7.1) this season.
Army Black Knights Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 14, Cale Hellums ranks 2nd amongst FBS players for rushing attempts (241) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- UTSA ranks 132nd among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (9.5).
- UTSA ranks T130th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (17.1).
- Army ranks 136th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (79.1).
- Army ranks 1st among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (35:29).
Army vs UTSA Prediction
In this Army vs UTSA Prediction, UTSA is coming as -7.5-point home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records this season, but UTSA has been almost perfect at home with a 4-1 record, while Army is 4-2 in its last 6 games. UTSA has a far better offense, scoring 12 points per game more than Army, almost cracking the top-20 of the country in points scored and are playing their second consecutive game at home court. The value here lies with the home favorite, so take UTSA and lay the points at home.