The Army West Point Black Knights (-16.5) are heading southwest to face the UTSA Roadrunners at the Alamodome. This crucial afternoon matchup starts at 3:30 p.m. ET and fans can catch it live by tuning in to NFL Network.
Betting Preview: Army West Point Black Knights vs. UTSA Roadrunners
In this Saturday game, Army West Point is tabbed as the heavy favorite and is currently giving up 16.5 points. If they are wanting to take the moneyline, gamblers would currently have to lay down $1,200 in order to win $100 back on the Black Knights (-1200). The Roadrunners are getting +710 moneyline odds. If one program can catch a lucky break early it’ll create a reasonable live betting opportunity. Oddsmakers have determined the over/under (O/U) to be 45 points.
With the line opening at 16 and the total initially placed at 45.5, betting odds have shifted a little.
The Black Knights are 1-1 against the spread (ATS) and have gained 0.0 units so far in 2019. They’ve been a good under bet and have posted an O/U record of 0-2.
The Roadrunners have gained 1.0 unit for moneyline bettors this season. They’re 1-1 ATS and have an O/U record of 1-1.
The Black Knights are 1-1 straight up (SU) in 2019 while the Roadrunners are also 1-1 SU.
The Black Knights hope to get back on track after a 24-21 defeat to Michigan last week. The passing attack the big culprit the Black Knights completed 2-of-5 passes for 43 yards and one interception. Kelvin Hopkins Jr. went two-for-4 for 43 yards and one interception while Camden Harrison completed -of- for yards. Connor Slomka (92 yards on 29 rush attempts) and the signal-caller Hopkins Jr. (41 yards on 18 carries, two TDs) spearheaded the running attack. Artice Hobbs IV (two receptions, 43 yards) shared the receiving duties in the defeat.
One week ago, Baylor got the win against this UTSA team by a score of 63-14. The Roadrunners defense allowed the Bears to rush for 368 yards on 39 attempts, including five rush TDs. Denzel Mims had a good outing in the win for Baylor, recording 101 yards and three touchdowns on seven catches. As a group, the Roadrunners collectively completed 17-of-30 passes for 102 yards. Frank Harris went 15-for-24 for 93 yards while Lowell Narcisse was two-of-six for nine yards. Sincere McCormick (87 rushing yards on 12 attempts, two TDs) mounted the running attack while Tykee Ogle-Kellogg (four receptions, 15 yards) and Blaze Moorhead (three catches, 21 yards) led the pass-catching attack in the loss.
Army West Point has run the ball on 90 percent of its offensive possessions this year while UTSA has a rush percentage of 55.3 percent. The Black Knights have produced 215.5 rush yards per game and have four touchdowns on the ground this year. The Roadrunners are putting up 224 rush yards per game and have four total rushing TDs.
The Black Knights offense has averaged 48 yards in the air overall and has only one passing scores so far. The Roadrunners have recorded 154 pass yards per outing and have three total pass TDs.
Army West Point seems to hold the upper hand in both defensive facets. The team’s allowed opponents to rush for an average of 144.5 yards and throw for 147 yards per game. The UTSA defense has given up 179.5 yards per game to opposing passers and 198.0 yards per game to opposing runners. The Black Knights are giving up an adjusted net yards per pass attempt (ANY/A) of only 5.39 to opponents, while the Roadrunners have allowed a 6.07 ANY/A.
Harris has completed 15-of-24 passes for 93 yards, zero TDs and zero INTs. Harris’ adjusted net yards per pass attempt sits at a terrible 3.07 for the year and 4.72 over his past two games. In the other locker room, Hopkins Jr. is up to 43 passing yards on the year. He’s completed 2-of-4 attempts with zero passing touchdowns and one interception. Hopkins Jr.’s got a -2.40 ANY/A for the year, although that number is 4.69 over the past two outings.
Army West Point Black Knights vs. UTSA Roadrunners Free Pick
SU Winner: Black Knights, ATS Winner: Black Knights, O/U: Over
Team Betting Notes
- The UTSA offense has lost one fumble this season while Army West Point has let three get away.
- Each team has produced zero pass plays of 40 or more yards and one pass play of 30+ yards.
- The Army West Point defense has yet to allow a passing play of 40+ yards, while UTSA has given up one such play.
- The Army West Point offense has created two rushing plays of 20 yards or more, while UTSA has created three such runs.
- The Black Knights defense has allowed one rushing play of 20 yards or more, while the Roadrunners have given up six such runs.
- The UTSA defensive unit has sacked opposing QBs five times this season. Army West Point has produced four sacks.
