Army vs. Navy: College Football Betting Picks, Predictions and Tips – December 9, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 8, 2023

The Army Black Knights (5-6) meet the Navy Midshipmen (5-6) at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts on December 9, 2023, starting at 3:00 PM ET, airing on CBS. The Black Knights are favored by 3 points in the matchup. The over/under for the outing is 28 points.

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Army vs. Navy Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Army -3 -102 -118 28 -110 -110

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Computer Pick

Computer picks for Army vs Navy
ATS Total Score prediction
Army (-3) Over (28) Army 23 Navy 20

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Team Stat Comparison

Army Navy
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 20.8 (120) 18.3 (130)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 22.0 (23) 22.9 (28)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 15 (93) 6 (5)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 11 (84) 15 (34)

Army vs. Navy Betting Insights

Army Stats and Trends

  • Army has covered four times in 11 chances against the spread this season.
  • The Black Knights have covered the spread once when favored by 3 points or more this season (in four opportunities).
  • A total of five out of 11 Army games this season have gone over the point total.
  • In nine of 11 games this season, the Knights and their opponents have combined to score more than 28 points.
  • Army has an average point total of 46.3 in their matchups this year, 18.3 more points than this game’s over/under.

Recent Head-to-Head Matchups

Army has an edge against Navy in the past three matchups between these two teams, collecting a 2-1 record in those games. In those games against the Midshipmen, the Black Knights have a 2-1 record against the spread with those games outscoring the point total on one occasion. Army has had the scoring advantage in those three matchups, scoring 48 points while Navy put up 34.

Navy Stats and Trends

  • Navy has won five games against the spread this season, failing to cover six times.
  • The Midshipmen have been an underdog by 3 points or more five times this year, and covered the spread in three of those matchups.
  • Navy games have hit the over four out of 11 times this season.
  • The Midshipmen have played seven games this season that finished with a combined score over 28 points.
  • Navy’s games this year have had a 46.9-point total on average, 18.9 more points than this matchup’s over/under.

Army Players to Watch

  • This year, Bryson Daily has collected 859 passing yards (85.9 yards per game) while going 53-for-106 (50% completion percentage) and throwing six touchdowns and six interceptions. He has tacked on 821 rushing yards on 188 carries with seven touchdowns, averaging 82.1 yards per game.
  • Kanye Udoh has 436 yards on 86 carries (48.4 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
  • This season Isaiah Alston has nine receptions for a team-high 266 receiving yards (66.5 per game) and two touchdowns.
  • Noah Short has chipped in with 252 yards on 18 catches and two touchdowns. He averages 28.0 receiving yards per game this year.
  • This season Casey Reynolds has caught 13 passes for 205 yards, averaging 29.3 receiving yards per game.

Navy Players to Watch

  • Tai Lavatai leads his team with 522 passing yards (74.6 per game) and has a 53.3% completion percentage (40-of-75), throwing four touchdown passes and two interceptions. He also has 171 rushing yards on 56 carries (with two touchdowns), averaging 24.4 yards per game.
  • Alex Tecza has taken 117 carries for a team-leading 724 rushing yards (65.8 yards per game) while scoring five touchdowns.
  • So far this year Daba Fofana has rushed for 255 yards on 72 carries (23.2 ypg), with three rushing touchdowns.
  • This season Eli Heidenreich has 15 catches and leads the team with 326 yards (29.6 per game) while hauling in four touchdowns.
  • Brandon Chatman has contributed with 230 yards (on 17 catches).

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