Game: East Carolina Pirates vs. Army Black Knights

Date: Saturday October 19, 2024

Location: Michie Stadium in West Point, NY

TV: ESPN+

Odds/point spread: Black Knights (-16.5)

Total/top-bottom: 51.5

The Army Black Knights (6-0) will take on the East Carolina Pirates (3-3) on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Michie Stadium. East Carolina is a 16.5-point hound of Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under comes to 51.5.

The East Carolina Pirates enter the game 3-3 this season. The last time they took the field, the Pirates took on the Charlotte 49ers and walked away with a 55-24 loss. When the final whistle blew, they counted 62 plays, which totaled 343 yards. The East Carolina Pirates ran the ball 25 different times and gained 148 yards for an average of 5.9 yards per carry. Against the rush, the Pirates gave up 311 yards on 52 attempts, for an average of 6.0 yards per run allowed. East Carolina surrendered 13 completions on 22 attempts for 206 yards, and a 59.1% completion percentage.

The Pirates have racked up 2,311 total yards on the year. When it comes to the breakdown of touchdowns, East Carolina has compiled 8 passing touchdowns and 8 rushing touchdowns. They surrendered the football 18 different times. East Carolina has 130 total first downs as a team, and they have been called for 44 fouls for 332 yards. Offensively, they are averaging 125.2 yards on the ground, which ranks this team 98th in the country. As for points on the board, the East Carolina Pirates are at 26.5 points per outing.

The Pirates rank 76th in college football in scoring against their opponents, allowing 24.7 PPG. The opposition is averaging 3.5 yards per attempt on the ground and 148.5 rushing yards per game on the campaign. On the season, they have given up 891 rushing yards in six games. When it comes to passing yards, the Pirates have allowed 1,402 yards, which ranks them 90th in the nation. They have allowed 233.7 yards per play through the pass and allowed a 57.0% completion percentage. For the season, they are giving up 382.2 yards per game, which ranks 89th in college football. They have given up 8 touchdowns through the air, as well as 9 touchdowns through the ground game.

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The Black Knights enter this year’s game 6-0. The last time they were on the gridiron, the Black Knights emerged victorious with a 44-10 final against the UAB Blazers. Army allowed 24 rush attempts for 61 yards (2.5 yd per carry). The Black Knights’ passing defense gave up a 64.1% completion percentage and gave up 242 yards on 25 of 39 through the air. The Black Knights finished the game with a total of 515 yards while running 64 plays (8.0 yards per play). Army rushed the ball for 7.4 yards per carry and finished with 413 yards on 56 carries.

The Army Black Knights are averaging 462.3 yards per game, which is good for 20th in college football. Army’s offense has racked up 186 meters of penalties on 22 fouls, ranking them 132nd in the country when it comes to helping the opposition. They maintain an average of 369.8 rushing yards per game and have run for 2,219 total yards. They have thrown 0 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 1 fumble and they have racked up 137 first downs. When discussing points put on the board, the Black Knights rank 16th in D-1, averaging 39.7 PPG. During this campaign so far, the Black Knights have amassed 555 yards through the pass, along with an average of 92.5 passing yards per game, which ranks them 133rd in D-1.

The Black Knights surrender 9.8 points per game, which puts them 2nd in Division 1. Army has totaled 470 yards on the ground (78.3 yards/game) and 2 touchdowns in the ground game this season. They gave up a total of 59 points. They have yielded 6 touchdowns through the air and 189.0 yards per game, which ranks them 33rd in D-1. The Black Knights defense has participated in 350 plays, which is 14th in Division 1. Their defense has recovered 0 fumbles and 8 picks on the season.

Who will win tonight’s Pirates/Black Knights college football game against the spread?

Josh’s pick: Take the Black Knights -16.5

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