East Carolina Pirates vs. Army Black Knights Prediction, October 19, 2024 College football tips, best bets and odds

Game: East Carolina Pirates vs. Army Black Knights

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: Michie Stadium in West Point, NY

TV: ESPN+

Odds/point distribution: Black Knights (-16.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51.5

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

The East Carolina Pirates enter this game 3-3 this season. The last time the Pirates took the field, they faced the Charlotte 49ers and lost that game 55-24. When the final whistle blew, they had 62 plays totaling 343 yards. The East Carolina Pirates ran the ball 25 times and gained 148 yards, averaging 5.9 yards per carry. Against the rush, the Pirates gave up 311 yards on 52 attempts, an average of 6.0 yards per run allowed. East Carolina recorded 13 completions on 22 attempts for 206 yards and a 59.1% completion rate.

The Pirates have totaled 2,311 yards on the year. As far as touchdown distribution goes, East Carolina compiled 8 passing touchdowns and 8 rushing touchdowns. They gave up football 18 times. East Carolina has a total of 130 first downs as a team and has been warned for 44 violations for 332 yards. On offense, they average 125.2 yards on the ground, ranking 98th nationally. When it comes to scoring, the East Carolina Pirates are averaging 26.5 points per game.

The Pirates rank 76th in college football in scoring opponents, which equates to a PPG of 24.7. Opponents are averaging 3.5 yards per attempt on the ground and 148.5 rushing yards per game on the campaign. During the season, they gave up 891 rushing yards in 6 games. When it comes to passing yards, the Pirates have allowed 1,402 yards, which ranks them 90th nationally. They allowed 233.7 passing yards per game and had a completion rate of 57.0%. This season they are allowing 382.2 yards per game, which ranks them 89th in college football. They scored 8 touchdowns through the air and 9 touchdowns through the ground game.

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The Black Knights come into this game 6-0 this year. The last time they entered the starting lineup, the Black Knights defeated the UAB Blazers by a score of 44-10. Army allowed 24 rush attempts for 61 yards (2.5 yards per carry). The Black Knights' pass defense gave up a 64.1% completion rate and lost 242 yards on 25 of 39 through the air. The Black Knights finished the contest with 515 total yards on 64 plays (8.0 yards per play). Army threw the ball 7.4 yards per carry and finished with 413 yards on 56 carries.

The Army Black Knights average 462.3 yards per contest, good for 20th in college football. The army's offensive has handed out 186 meters of penalties for 22 violations, ranking it 132nd nationally in terms of support for the opposition. They average 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 recorded 137 first downs. When discussing points put on the board, the Black Knights are ranked 16th in D-1 and are averaging 39.7 PPG. During the campaign to this point, the Black Knights have accumulated 555 passing yards and averaged 92.5 passing yards per game, ranking them 133rd in D-1.

The Black Knights give up 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. In total they gave up 59 points. They scored 6 touchdowns through the air and 189.0 yards per contest, which ranked them 33rd in D-1. The Black Knights' defense has appeared in 350 games, good for 14th in Division 1. Their defense has had 0 fumbles and 8 picks this season.

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

Josh's pick: Take the Black Knights -16.5

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