AAC championship pick, best bid

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No. 24 Army has a chance to win the AAC Championship in its first year in the conference.

It won’t be easy, though, as Tulane enters Michie Stadium in West Point, NY as a 4.5-point favorite at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Jeff Monken’s group has played very well on offense, leading the FBS with 312.5 rushing yards per game. match.

Quarterback Bryson Daily leads Army with 1,348 rushing yards as part of its infamous triple-option offense.

However, that doesn’t necessarily mean we’re headed for a Friday night shootout.

Tulane vs. Army odds

Team Spread Moneyline Total
Tulane -4.5 (-112) -198 Over 45.5 (-108)
army +4.5 (-108) +164 Under 45.5 (-112)
Odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook

Tulane vs. army prediction

With Daily looking to do it all for the Black Knights, Tulane under coach Jon Sumrall will use an old-school ground-and-pound offense.

Both teams run the ball at an impressive clip, with Army averaging 5.4 yards per carry. carry, the fourth-best mark in the FBS, while Tulane’s 4.9 average ranks 32nd.

Expect this game to go pretty fast; The Black Knights run it 54.8 times per game, second most in FBS, while the Green Wave run it 42.9 times per game. games, the 10th most.

All things considered, Tulane is favored because its defense is more credible. The Green Wave’s unit is rated 19th in the FBS, according to Pro Football Focus.


Tulane running back Makhi Hughes should be a pounding weapon against Army.
Tulane running back Makhi Hughes should be a pounding weapon against Army. AP

Rated 60th, Army just isn’t a superior unit compared to Tulane’s defensive line play (fourth-best pass rush in FBS).

Tulane is legitimately favored, but I’m not touching the spread and don’t believe enough in the triple option to bet straight on Army.

Bet on college football?

Instead, we target the total, as Under 45.5 is among my favorite games of the day.

It’s expected to be a cold primetime game in New York, so the running game will be a key sticking point for both teams as they bleed the clock and play the field position battle on Friday.

PICK: Under 45.5 total points (-110, fanatics)

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