Armed Forces Bowl Preview: Navy Midshipmen vs. Oklahoma Sooners

The Oklahoma Sooners (6-6) and Navy Midshipmen (9-3) will meet in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl on Friday, December 27 at 12:00 PM ET at the Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. Current college football betting odds reflect the Sooners favored with a point spread at -3.0 (-115).

Oklahoma Sooners Betting Preview

The Sooners have had an up and down season this year, posting quality wins but also bad losses. Their latest battle was a 37-17 defeat against the LSU Tigers. In the game prior, they defeated the seventh-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide 24-3.

Against the Tigers, they were down 24-17 at the half. They were unable to post any points in the second half, which hurt their progress. Jackson Arnold completed 14 of 21 passes for 110 yards but also carried 17 times and amassed 75 yards.

Their offense accumulated 277 yards, 17 first downs, and had a turnover. On defense they allowed the Tigers to get 395 yards, 18 first downs, and were able to force a turnover.

The Sooners are averaging 24.3 points a game and currently rank 94th in the nation. Defensively they rank 34th, as they allow opponents to average 21.6 points a game on them. This spread offers little room for error, meaning they cannot afford any mistakes on either side of the ball.

Navy Midshipmen Betting Preview

The Midshipmen have won their last two games and offer some positive momentum heading into the bowl game. Their most recent success was a 31-13 performance over the 22nd-ranked Army Black Knights.

They were able to score consistently in each quarter, with at least a touchdown or better. Blake Horvath had a great performance, completing four of his nine passes for 107 yards with two touchdowns. He also had 25 carries for 204 yards and two additional touchdowns.

They put up 384 yards and 15 first downs, while the defense held the Black Knights to 179 yards and 13 first downs. They also forced three crucial turnovers that helped put the game in their favor.

The Midshipmen are putting together 32.2 points a game and rank 37th for this output. Their defense has allowed 22.3 points a game and rank 43rd, showing they have a great margin of error.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has the betting odds for the upcoming Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, favoring the Sooners by three points. According to market insights, the Sooners have a 75.7 percent chance of winning outright.

The Sooners have a lot of changes heading into this game with transfers (such as starting QB Arnold leaving for Auburn) and coaching staff. The Midshipmen will have their core players and excellent momentum heading into this matchup, potentially giving them a perfect ending to their season.

Final Pick: Navy Midshipmen +3.0 (-110)