Paul Leiner
25* Rutgers -10
3GWins
5* Rutgers -10
Jason Sharpe
Rutgers at Army
Pick: Army +10.5
Solid home dog here as Army gets the home national TV game against Rutgers. Army holds a considerable rushing edge over Rutgers. Good rushing teams at home as underdogs have been nice profitable plays the past decade. Rutgers though 4-2, have had the luxury of having all their games but one at home. This speaks volumes on how much have badly underachieved this season. They are 1-5 against the spread this year. They have struggled in the favorite role through the years as they are just 24-32. Getting double digits on a dog with a total under 40 should a +ev play in CFB. Enough factors pointing to Army in this one, we will take them.
Anthony Redd
10 Dime - Rutgers
Dominic Fazzini
10 Dime - Rutgers
RUTGERS
The Scarlet Knights have owned the Black Knights since 1991, winning nine of 11 meetings, including four straight since 2002. And the past two games have produced a combined score of 71-9.
Army's offense is one-dimensional, relying almost entirely on its running game, ranking 12th in the nation on the ground at 222.6 yards per game, but averaging just 73.4 yards through the air. Rutgers' defense thrives against the running game, however, allowing just 91.5 yards per game.
The Scarlet Knights just played under the Friday night lights last week in a 24-17 loss at Pittsburgh, so they have had a normal week of practice and know the routine of playing a Friday night game on national television.
Rutgers freshman QB Tom Savage is 4-1 as a starter, and has completed 57.3 percent of his passes for 941 yards and five touchdowns with one interception. He should be able to throw against Army on what is supposed to be a pleasant night weather-wise.
The Black Knights lost 27-13 at Temple as a 10 1/2-point underdog Saturday, as the Owls pulled away with two touchdowns in the fourth quarter.
Rutgers is 6-0 ATS against Army, including 3-0 at West Point, and the Scarlet Knights are 14-6 ATS on the road and 10-4 as a double-digit favorite. And the Black Knights are 2-7 ATS overall, 1-5 at home and 7-19-1 as a home underdog. Take Rutgers to cover the points on the road tonight and produce an easy victory.
Karl Garrett
10 DIMER - ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS
Let's face facts, if this game were being played on Saturday, chances are I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole, but since it is the only game on the dance card, and I LOVE ACTION, I am all over it!
I say take the points, as my feeling is backing a true-frosh QB on the road laying double-digits is just asking for trouble. Granted, Army is pretty limited in what they can do, but new coach Rich Ellerson has matched last season's win total already with 3 straight up wins, and Army has shown moxy in nearly all of their games this season.
This is a rare chance for national tv exposure, and my feeling is the host will not disappoint, as they give Greg Schiano's team a run for their money before bowing by a TD or so.
The line has been steadily climbing, so I suggest waiting a little while to get maximum line value on the doggie in this one.
Take the points!
Chris Jordan
100♦ SIX-POINT TEASER RUTGERS and OVER
hello blade,new to the board as you can see.i was just curious as to who you feel would be a good capper to tail in ncaafb for saturdays action?thank you
hello blade,new to the board as you can see.i was just curious as to who you feel would be a good capper to tail in ncaafb for saturdays action?thank you
None actually 😀
Use this info as a guide and a tool to gather info on games you like but never bet a game just cause someone says it his game of the year or what ever. Watch the board and if you see someone that is hot maybe put a little extra on the game if you and him are on the same side.
I will give you one to watch though Purelock is 6-1 on the year and he has Virginia tomorrow
The Prez
SUPREME COURT CFB GAME OF THE WEEK
RUTGERS at ARMY
Rutgers gets a game outside of the Big East on Friday night, their second straight ESPN appearance. Rutgers is 4-2 on the year with their two loses coming against Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, easily the two best teams in the conference.
It's reasonable to compare Army's offensive scheme to that of Georgia Tech, save the blue-chip talent. The Black Knight's are also led by a freshman, QB Trent Steelman, who still lacks the game savvy of a seasoned upperclassman. The fact that Steelman leads the team in rushing with only 405 yards (3.5 yards per carry) speaks volumes to his complete understanding of the offense.
Rutgers rush defense has allowed less than 92 yards per game, a difficult matchup for Army.
Rutgers is 5-0 ATS in their last five games as a visitor and sport a 5-0 ATS mark in their last five meetings with Army. Rutgers is also 18-3 ATS when they hold the opposition to less than 250 total yards of offense.
9* Play on Rutgers (buy the .5 point to -9.5 if necessary)
Wise Guys
RUTGERS at ARMY
The Covers Wiseguys received information from a handful of offshore stages that the Sharp money was trickling in on Rutgers, this after decoy money came in on Army early allowing the line to move below 10. Enough money has trickled in on the Scarlet Knights, a two possession favorite, to prevent Sharp Syndicates from burying Rutgers.
It's unlikely the Jersey bunch will move to much more than 10-point chalk even if the comparable stats justify so, but they are a top play of the Week heading into Saturday full slate of action.
Rutgers receives its second straight national spotlight in as many weeks, this time on the road against a sluggish Army squad. The Scarlet Knights trail in the all-time series 18-17, but have covered the last six in a row.
There is no forgiving Army for being dominated by Greg Schiano's crew as Rutgers has found the victory column in the last four matchups by 30 points per contest. Army isn't very good, and even though they have improved under Rich Ellerson they have been dominated as a home dog (13-28-1 ATS).
Additionally when Rutgers closes as a double-digit favorite they cover nearly 66% of the time (15-8 ATS) making them one of the best bets this week against the Vegas line.
Consider the following:
1. Favorite has covered the spread 18 times in this series, while the underdog has cashed on six times.
2. Rutgers is 18-3 ATS when they allow less than 250 total yards winning by an average margin of 30 points. Army averages 285 yards of offense at home this year.
(9* VALUE PLAY) TOP WEEKDAY NCAAF PLAY ON RUTGERS
Brandon Lang
20 DIME - RUTGERS (if line is 10 1/2 you buy 1/2 and lay 10. Never get beat by the hook)
151-30.
That is the combined score Rutgers have beaten Army by in the 6 meetings since 2002 covering every single game.
71-9.
That is the combined score of what Rutgers has beaten Army by the last 2 years.
In 2007 at home, Rutgers hammered Army to the tune of 41-6 and followed up that rout with a 30-3 win last year.
Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano flat out knows how to stop this Army run game, and with the 11th best run defense in the entire country, he will once again force them to have to throw the football, which as we all know is something Army does not do very well.
Army is off a 4th quarter meltdown to Temple last week giving up 14 points in the 4th quarter of a 13-13 game to lost 27-14 and fail to cover.
The bottom line is the Black Knights don't match up with Rutgers at all, and you have seen it the last 2 years.
Off their very disappointing National TV loss to Pitt last Friday night you had better believe Schiano will not hesitate to put forth a great effort here under the TV cameras. This Rutgers team will be highly focused off the loss to Pitt.
It all boils down to the fact Army just doesn't match up at all with Rutgers and you will see domination by the Scarlett Knights again, just like we have the last 2 years.
20 dime #2 in a row - RUTGERS
FREE SELECTION - RUTGERS-ARMY OVER
hello blade,new to the board as you can see.i was just curious as to who you feel would be a good capper to tail in ncaafb for saturdays action?thank you
None actually 😀
Use this info as a guide and a tool to gather info on games you like but never bet a game just cause someone says it his game of the year or what ever. Watch the board and if you see someone that is hot maybe put a little extra on the game if you and him are on the same side.
I will give you one to watch though Purelock is 6-1 on the year and he has Virginia tomorrow
ty sir,actually i am already on virg.cool
Bob Balfe
Army +10.5 over Rutgers
Two years ago Rutgers crushed Army behind Ray Rice with the running game. Last year it was Mike Teel and the passing game. Lucky for Army those two players are now in the NFL and Rutgers is not the high powered offense it briefly was. There is going to be wind and rain tonight which favors a good running game. Army has the better rushing attack. Army cannot pass the ball, but again lucky for them the conditions favor rushing attacks. Army is in a good spot at home and should keep this game close. Take the Black Knights
DB Sports Consultants
4* Rutgers -10.5
Army has beaten Eastern Michigan, Ball State and Vanderbilt, three of the worst teams in NCAA football. They've lost to Duke, Iowa State and Temple by 14 or more points each. Rutgers is in a different class than all of these teams. Rutgers wins easily on the road. 35-13 Rutgers.