In this article, we will formulate a Charlotte vs Army Prediction for this College Football Week 7 game on Saturday, October 11th at the Michie Stadium. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
Army Black Knights Preview
The Army Black Knights have a 2-3 record this season and are sitting on the 10th place of the American. They are 2-3 ATS, 2-3 in Over/Under and have a 2-1 away record and 0-2 home record. The Black Knights are coming off a 31-13 away win against UAB and are playing Tulane and Air Force next.
Offensively, the Black Knights average 25.2 points per game, which ranks 87th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 27.4 points per game, which is 95th. Army averages 363.2 total yards per game, with 278.4 rushing yards and 84.8 passing yards per game. They allow 372.2 total yards per game, with 155.6 rushing and 216.6 passing yards per game.
Dewayne Coleman leads the Black Knights with 273 passing yards and 57.6% completed passes. Noah Short leads the team in rushing yards, with 310, while Parker Poloskey has a team-high 12 caught passes for 119 receiving yards. Defensively, Andon Thomas has a team-high 47 total tackles, 28 of them solo. Kalib Fortner leads the Black Knights in sacks, with one, while Kalib Fortner, Gavin Shields, and Eric Ford each have one interception.
Charlotte 49ers Preview
The Charlotte 49ers have a 1-4 record this season and are sitting on the 13th place of the American. They are 1-4 ATS, 3-2 in Over/Under and have a 0-1 away record and 1-2 home record. The 49ers are coming off a 26-54 away loss against South Florida and are playing Temple and North Texas next.
Offensively, the 49ers average 19.8 points per game, which ranks 114th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 34.2 points per game, which is 126th. Charlotte averages 333.0 total yards per game, with 96.6 rushing yards and 236.4 passing yards per game. They allow 466.2 total yards per game, with 208 rushing and 258.2 passing yards per game. Conner Harrell leads the 49ers with 737 passing yards and 66.7% completed passes.
C.J. Stokes leads the team in rushing yards, with 149, and one touchdown, while Javen Nicholas has a team-high 27 caught passes for 306 receiving yards, and one touchdown. Defensively, Randy Franklin has a team-high 32 total tackles, 17 of them solo. Reid Williford leads the 49ers in sacks, with two, while Ja’Qurious Conley and Kadin Schmitz each have one interception.
Charlotte 49ers @ Army Black Knights Betting Trends: Week 7
Why the Army Black Knights will win
- Army has won each of its last four games in October.
- Charlotte has lost each of its last four games in October.
- Charlotte has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games as an underdog.
- The favorite has covered the spread in four of Charlotte’s last five games.
- Charlotte has lost the first half in five of its last six games against conference opponents.
Why the Charlotte 49ers will win
- The road team has won four of Army’s last five games.
- Army has lost four of its last five games against teams from North Carolina.
- Army has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five games against teams from North Carolina.
- The underdog has covered the spread in five of Army’s last six games at Michie Stadium.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Charlotte’s last nine road games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of Army’s last five games in New York have gone OVER the total points line.
Army Black Knights Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Cale Hellums leads Army for touchdowns (6) this season.
Charlotte 49ers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Conner Harrell ranks 10th amongst qualified players for sack percentage (2.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Army ranks 136th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (84.8).
- Army has played in the equal-highest number of games that went to overtime this season (2).
- Charlotte has lost the first quarter in each of its last four games – longest active streak in the FBS.
- Charlotte ranks 134th among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (-8.2).
Charlotte vs Army Prediction
In this Charlotte vs Army Prediction, Army is coming as -17.5-point home favorites, with the total set at 47.5 points. The 49ers have been struggling this season, with just one win in their five games played, and have lost their only road game this season by 28 points. Army has lost and failed to cover both of their home games, but they are better both offensively and defensively than Charlotte, who ranks on the bottom-23 of the nation in both categories. The value here lies with the home favorite, so take Army and lay the -17.5 points in this o