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The Army Black Knights (2-5) play on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET against the UMass Minutemen (1-7) at Michie Stadium.
The Black Knights are expected to win by at least two scores (currently -10) versus the Minutemen. The over/under for this matchup is 48 points.
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Game Info for Army vs. UMass
- Game Day: Saturday, October 28, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: West Point, New York
- Stadium: Michie Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Army | -10 | -109 | -111 | 48 | -110 | -110 | -370 | +287 |
Army Pick Insights
- Army is 1-4-1 against the spread this season.
- Army games have hit the over on three of six occasions (50%).
Army Stats & Insights
- While Army ranks 81st in total defense with 381.7 yards allowed per game, the team’s offensive unit has been slightly worse, ranking 18th-worst (319.1 yards per game).
- Army has been a bottom-25 scoring offense this year, ranking 24th-worst with 21 points per game. The defensive unit ranks 77th in the FBS (26.1 points allowed per game).
- Army ranks fourth-worst in passing offense (129 passing yards per game), but thas played slightly better on defense, ranking 41st with 205.7 passing yards allowed per game.
- With 176 rushing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 22nd-worst in the FBS, Army has had to rely on their 27th-ranked running game (190.1 rushing yards per contest) to keep them in games.
- Army ranks 108th in third-down efficiency (33.3%) on offense and 72nd in third-down percentage allowed (38%) on defense this season.
- With eight forced turnovers (93rd in the FBS) against 17 turnovers committed (126th in the FBS), Army’s -9 turnover margin is the fourth-worst in college football.
Army’s Best Players
- Bryson Daily has thrown for 712 yards, completing 54.5% of his passes and recording six touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He’s also run for 416 yards (59.4 ypg) on 100 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- Kanye Udoh has carried the ball 53 times for 288 yards (41.1 per game) and one touchdown.
- Isaiah Alston has hauled in nine receptions for 266 yards (38 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone two times as a receiver.
- Noah Short has hauled in 15 receptions totaling 223 yards, finding the end zone two times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Casey Reynolds has a total of 94 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing nine passes.
- Jimmy Ciarlo has collected two sacks to lead the team, while also picking up three TFL and 26 tackles.
- Leo Lowin, Army’s tackle leader, has 35 tackles this year.
- Cameron Jones has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has 22 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and one pass defended to his name.
UMass Betting Insights
- UMass has a 3-5-0 record against the spread this year.
- UMass has a 1-2 record against the spread when an underdog by 10 points or more this year.
- In UMass’ eight games with a set total, seven have hit the over (87.5%).
UMass Pick Insights
- UMass’ defense has been a bottom-25 unit in total defense this season, ceding 446.6 total yards per game, which ranks 12th-worst. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 89th with 360.5 total yards per contest.
- UMass ranks 103rd in points per game (22.9), but it has been less effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking worst in the FBS with 42.4 points surrendered per contest.
- With 227.6 passing yards per game on offense, UMass ranks 71st in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 66th, allowing 223.3 passing yards per contest.
- UMass ranks 96th in rushing yards per game (132.9), but it has been less productive on the other side of the ball, ranking third-worst in the FBS with 223.4 rushing yards conceded per contest.
- UMass’ defense has been a bottom-25 unit on third down this season, surrendering a 47.6% third-down conversion rate, which ranks ninth-worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 102nd with a 47.6% third-down rate.
- At -1, UMass sports the 75th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 10 forced turnovers (61st in the FBS) and 11 turnovers committed (80th in the FBS).
UMass’ Best Players
- Carlos Davis leads UMass with 886 yards on 62-of-101 passing with six touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season.
- Kay’Ron Adams is his team’s leading rusher with 144 carries for 692 yards, or 86.5 per game. He’s found the end zone six times on the ground, as well.
- Gregroy Desrosiers has piled up 123 yards (on 21 attempts) with one touchdown, while also grabbing 12 passes for 148 yards and two touchdowns.
- Anthony Simpson leads his squad with 568 receiving yards on 36 catches with three touchdowns.
- George Johnson has caught 22 passes and compiled 286 receiving yards (35.8 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Mark Pope’s 35 targets have resulted in 22 catches for 281 yards and one touchdown.
- Billy Wooden has four sacks to lead the team, and also has four TFL and 28 tackles.
- Nahji Logan, UMass’ tackle leader, has 31 tackles, two TFL, and 0.5 sacks this year.
- Isaiah Rutherford leads the team with one interception, while also recording 11 tackles and two passes defended.
