Army vs. Navy Free Pick
LANDOVR, MD (The Spread) – As with every year, the college football regular season will conclude with the most respected rivalry in the country: Army vs. Navy.
Odds: Oddsmakers have installed Navy as a 7-point favorite over Army, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 57.5 for today’s game. The Black Knights enter today’s game with a 3-8 overall record and are 0-6 on the road, while the Midshipmen are 4-7 overall and 2-3 at home.
Line Movement: Navy opened as a 7.5-point favorite and while some books have the Midshipmen listed at –7.5 or even –8, most places have the line sitting at a touchdown. The over/under total opened at 56 and is either up to 57 or 57.5 depending on the sports book.
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Public Betting: Of the 7,500-plus wagers on today’s game, 74% of college football public bettors currently favor Navy. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link provided to ensure that you’re viewing the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
College Football Free Pick: Take the over. According to latest college football trends, the under is 5-0 in the last five meetings between these two teams but buck the trend for this one. The over is 5-2 in the Midshipmen’s last seven games as a favorite and 6-2 in their last eight games following a straight up loss. The over is also 4-1 in the Black Knights’ last five games versus a team with a losing record and 4-1 in their last five games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Everyone points in the under in this one, but look for both of these teams to strike for a couple of big scoring plays on the ground to push the total over.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL FREE PICK: ARMY/NAVY OVER 57.5
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