American Athletic Conference Championship Game Preview: Army Black Knights vs. Tulane Green Wave – Friday, Dec. 6, 2024

The 17th-ranked Tulane Green Wave (9-3) and Army Black Knights (10-1) will compete in the American Athletic Conference Championship on Friday, December 6 at 8:00 PM ET at Michie Stadium in West Point, New York. For this college football betting opportunity, the Green Wave are favored with a point spread at -4.0 (-110).

Tulane Green Wave Betting Preview

The Green Wave had their eight-game win streak snapped with a recent 34-24 loss against the Memphis Tigers. Too many turnovers led to their demise, as they could not make significant plays down the field to set up scoring opportunities.

Darian Mensah completed 21 of 33 passes for 317 yards with two touchdowns. He also had an interception, which was one of many turnovers that stunned the offense from progressing.

They put up 374 yards and 15 first downs, but three costly turnovers held them back. Their defense allowed 460 yards and 26 first downs, as the Tigers also had a great game without a turnover.

The Green Wave are averaging 39.1 points per game, ranking sixth in the nation. Defensively they are allowing their opponents to average 18.4 points per contest, ranking 16th. This margin of victory is appealing, assuming they are clicking offensively.

Army Black Knights Betting Preview

The Black Knights bounced back quickly after their first loss of the season, which was a 29-24 outing over the UTSA Roadrunners. They were down 17-13 early in the third quarter, but were able to steadily pull away.

Bryson Daily had a terrific game, completing 10 of 17 passes for 190 yards and a touchdown. On the ground, he rushed 27 times for 147 yards and two touchdowns. He will get another opportunity to attack on offense being a dual threat.

With a little over 40 minutes of possession with the ball, the Black Knights put up 407 yards and 22 first downs with a turnover. Their defense held the Roadrunners to 324 yards and 16 first downs, but were able to force three turnovers.

The Black Knights are getting 32.7 points per game and rank 31st overall on offense. Their defense has been giving up just 15.1 points per game, ranking eighth. This is also an appealing margin of victory, but they will face a tough Green Wave offense.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has the American Athletic Conference Championship odds ready in the Tulane Green Wave vs. Army Black Knights matchup, favoring the Green Wave by four points. Market analysis indicates the Green Wave having a 66.5 percent chance of winning outright.

The Black Knights rely heavily on Daily to be a dual threat attack with his running game, which the Green Wave should be able to slow down. Look for the Green Wave to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Tulane Green Wave -4.0 (-110)