The Army Black Knights, ranked No. 23 and undefeated at 6-0, are gearing up to face off against the East Carolina Pirates, who are 3-3, in an AAC matchup this Saturday. Army has been dominating their games, winning by an average of 17 points, with their most recent victory being a 44-10 win over UAB. On the other hand, East Carolina has faced some losses in their recent games, including a 55-24 defeat against Charlotte.
The game is scheduled to kick off at noon ET at Blaik Field at Michie Stadium, with Army being favored by 17 points according to the latest odds. The over/under for the game is set at 53.5 points. Before making any predictions, it’s worth checking out the insights and analysis provided by the model at SportsLine.
Army has been a force to be reckoned with this season, especially on offense. Led by senior quarterback Bryson Daily, the Black Knights have been averaging 6.9 yards per carry and winning games by nearly 30 points on average. Daily has been a standout player, with 738 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns to his name. Additionally, running backs Kanye Udoh and Noah Short have been contributing significantly to the team’s success.
Defensively, Army has been solid, allowing only 267.3 yards per game, which ranks them tenth nationally. The Black Knights have also been on a hot streak, covering the spread in their last eight games. In contrast, East Carolina has struggled on the road, with a 2-7 record in their last nine away games.
East Carolina, however, has a strong defense that could potentially slow down Army’s offense. They have been giving up the second-fewest yards per carry in the country, which could pose a challenge for the Black Knights. With an extra week to prepare for Army’s triple-option offense, the Pirates could have a game plan in place to counter their strengths.
Both teams have their strengths and weaknesses, making it a tough game to predict. The model at SportsLine has simulated the matchup 10,000 times and is leaning towards the Under. Additionally, it has generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in over 60% of simulations. To get a better understanding of who might come out on top in the Army vs. East Carolina game, head over to SportsLine for more insights and analysis from the advanced computer model.
