In a display of two teams that like to keep it on the ground, Coach Chuck Martin and the Miami (OH) RedHawks (+8) are ready to pay a visit to the Army West Point Black Knights (-8) at Blaik Field at Michie Stadium. CBS Sports Network has the TV rights and this afternoon game is scheduled to start at 12:00 p.m. ET.
Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Army West Point Black Knights Betting Preview
Miami (OH) is a live dog and is currently getting 8 points in this game. The RedHawks are also receiving +260 moneyline odds while the Black Knights are -340. If one team gets out in front early it’ll produce a reasonable live betting opportunity. Vegas has set the over/under (O/U) at 46.5 points.
Early action has leaned in favor of the RedHawks. The line opened at -12 and the game’s total hasn’t moved after it was set initially at 46.5.
The RedHawks are 4-3 against the spread (ATS) and have lost 0.7 units so far. The team has recorded an Over-Under mark of 4-3. The Black Knights have been a pleasant surprise for moneyline bettors this season, gaining 4.2 units. They’re 4-1-1 ATS and own an even O/U record of 3-3.
The RedHawks have gone 3-4 straight up (SU) in 2018 while the Black Knights are 4-2 SU.
Both teams enter the matchup on two-game winning streaks. The RedHawks are on the upswing after a 31-6 win over Kent State last week where Gus Ragland completed 16-of-24 passes for 209 yards and one touchdown. Kenny Young (90 rushing yards on 10 attempts, one TD) and Maurice Thomas (24 yards on 10 carries) led the running attack while Jack Sorenson (four receptions, 47 yards) and Young (three catches, 47 yards) shared the receiving duties in the win.
Army West Point is coming off of a 52-3 win over San Jose State. Kelvin Hopkins Jr. completed two-of-five passes for 54 yards and one touchdown. Hopkins Jr. (99 yards on 18 rush attempts, three TDs) and Darnell Woolfolk (46 yards on 14 carries, one TD) mounted the running game while Jordan Asberry (one receptions, 41 yards, one TD) and Kell Walker (one catch, 13 yards) led the pass-catching corps in the win.
Miami (OH) has run the ball on 53.3 percent of its offensive possessions this year while Army West Point has an overall rush percentage of 87.2 percent. The RedHawks have rushed for 155 yards/game and have 12 touchdowns on the ground this year. The Black Knights are putting up 314 rush yards per game and have 21 total rushing TDs.
The RedHawks offensive scheme has averaged 206 yards in the air overall and has 10 passing TDs so far. The Black Knights have put up 101 pass yards per contest and have four total pass scores.
Miami (OH) has allowed opponents to run for an average of 124 yards and pass for 226 yards per game. The Army West Point D has allowed 212.8 yards per game to opposing passers and 110.7 yards per game to opposing runners. The RedHawks are allowing an adjusted net yards per pass attempt (ANY/A) of just 6.20 to opponents, while the Black Knights have given up an 8.35 ANY/A.
Offensively, Ragland is up to 1,226 passing yards on the year. He’s completed 60 percent of his 178 attempts with nine passing scores and only two interceptions. Ragland has a 7.02 adjusted net yards per pass attempt, including 7.16 over the last two outings.
For the home team, Kelvin Hopkins Jr. has completed 23-of-51 passes for 514 yards, three TDs and two INTs. Hopkins Jr.’s ANY/A stands at 9.06 for the season and 12.55 over his last two games.
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Betting Pick: Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Army West Point Black Knights
SU Winner – Army West Point, ATS Winner – Army West Point, O/U – Over
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The Miami (OH) defensive unit has sacked opposing QBs 19 times this season. Army West Point has recorded just 12 sacks.
The Army West Point offense has lost two fumbles this season while Miami (OH) has lost four.
The RedHawks offense has registered two pass plays of 40 yards or more, while the Black Knights have put up four such plays.
The Miami (OH) defense has allowed one pass play of 40+ yards, while Army West Point has given up four such plays.
The Miami (OH) offense has created 11 rushing plays of 20 or more yards, while Army West Point has created 12 such runs.
The RedHawks defense has allowed three rushing plays of 20 or more yards, while the Black Knights have given up four such runs.
Army West Point has won five of its last six games SU, with a -7-point loss to Oklahoma on September 22nd representing its one slip-up over that span.
Miami (OH) has averaged 4.8 yards per carry over its last three contests and 5.7 over its last two.
Army West Point has averaged 4.6 yards per carry over its last three outings and 4.8 over its last two.
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