College Football Preview: Army Black Knights vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish – Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024
The 19th-ranked Army Black Knights (9-0) face off against the sixth-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish (9-1) on Saturday, November 23 at 7:00 PM ET at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York. The Fighting Irish are favored with a point spread at -14.5 (-110).
Army Black Knights Betting Preview
The Black Knights have held their previous two opponents to three points each, with their most recent success being a 14-3 outing over the North Texas Mean Green. They were down 3-0 to start the game, but steadily added points to carry that momentum to the end.
Bryson Daily did not have an explosive game throwing the ball, as he completed just half of his four passes for 15 yards and threw an interception. However, he made up for it on the ground with 36 carries totaling 153 yards and two touchdowns.
Both teams looked similar on paper when comparing overall stats and turnovers. One key metric to the Black Knights’ success was that they had possession of the ball for nearly 42 minutes.
The Black Knights are compiling 35.2 points per game and allowing their opposition to average 10.3. This is a healthy spread and one reason why they are still undefeated.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview
The Fighting Irish have great momentum heading into this game. Their latest victory was a 35-14 outing over the Virginia Cavaliers, where they started off 28-0 to end the first half.
Riley Leonard had a great performance, despite throwing an interception. He completed 22 of 33 passes for 214 yards and three touchdowns. Jayden Harrison stood out as one of Leonard’s favorite targets, as he had three receptions totaling 41 yards and a touchdown.
They put up 448 total yards and held the Cavaliers to 300. The biggest factor in this game was the turnovers, with the Fighting Irish having just two and forcing five for the Cavaliers.
The Fighting Irish are averaging 38.0 points and holding teams to 11.4 points a game. This is an excellent margin of safety and they have another great opportunity to replicate that here.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
The best college football betting odds can be found through MyBookie, who has you covered for the Army Black Knights vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish showdown. Current odds reveal the Fighting Irish as 14.5-point favorites. Compared to market analysis, the Fighting Irish have an 87.6 percent chance of winning overall.
The Black Knights have done well this year, but their accolades do not compare to teams that are typically in the top 10 of the nation. Daily is a solid dual threat, but tends to run the ball more than his own running backs. Look for the Fighting Irish to come up with a good game plan and cover the spread.
Final Pick: Notre Dame Fighting Irish -14.5 (-110)
