Air Force Falcons vs Army Black Knights Matchup

Check out our free Air Force Falcons vs Army Black Knights pick and preview for this CFB week 10 game in West Point. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week 10 CFB matchup.

Army enters this week 10 matchup with a perfect 7-0 record, and they are the heavy favorite over Air Force, who is just 1-6 on the season. The game is set for 12:00 ET at Michie Stadium in West Point and will be broadcast on CBS. The over/under line is currently at 41.5 points, with Army -23.5 in the point spread.

Falcons vs. Black Knights Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: CFB
  • Teams: Air Force Falcons at Army Black Knights
  • Where: West Point at Michie Stadium
  • Date: Saturday, November 2nd
  • Betting Odds ARMY -23.5, AIRF +1114 | ARMY -2383 O/U 41.5

Falcons Preview:

Air Force enters Week 10 against Army with a 1-6 record, ranked 121st in our power rankings. They have no chance of reaching bowl eligibility this season. On the road, they are 0-3, and at home, they’ve gone 0-3.

The Falcons are 0-6 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of -12.1 points per game. They’ve been favored in two games this season but have not covered in either.

The over/under line for this week is 41.5 points. Air Force’s games have averaged 42.7 points, with their over/under record at 3-3 and an average line of 42.6 points.

Falcons Offense Breakdown

Air Force’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 15.3 points per game, placing them 98th in the nation. They are ranked 132nd in our offensive power rankings heading into week 10. Their passing game has been particularly weak, with only 100.6 yards per game, and their passer rating is the worst in the country. They have converted just 33.6% of their third-down attempts.

John Busha leads the team with 415 passing yards, but he has completed only 36.7% of his passes, with one touchdown and five interceptions. Air Force ranks second in rushing attempts, averaging 196.1 yards per game on the ground. Dylan Carson leads the team with 141 rushing yards, averaging 3 yards per carry. Quin Smith has 207 receiving yards and one touchdown.

Falcons Team Defense

Air Force's defense has struggled this season, allowing 27.4 points per game. In their recent 21-13 loss to Colorado State, they gave up 21 points but managed to keep the Rams from scoring on the ground. Colorado State ran the ball 36 times for 192 yards and threw for 142 yards on 11 completions.

Opponents have averaged 197.4 rushing yards per game against Air Force, ranking them 149th nationally. The defense has allowed 187.9 passing yards per game, with quarterbacks completing 63.4% of their passes and posting a passer rating of 98.8.

Black Knights Preview:

Air Force enters Week 10 against Army with a 1-6 record, ranked 121st in our power rankings. They have no chance of reaching bowl eligibility this season. On the road, they are 0-3, and at home, they’ve gone 0-3.

The Falcons are 0-6 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of -12.1 points per game. They’ve been favored in two games this season but have not covered in either.

The over/under line for this week is 41.5 points. Air Force’s games have averaged 42.7 points, with their over/under record at 3-3 and an average line of 42.6 points.

Black Knights Offense Breakdown

Army’s offense has been dominant on the ground this season, leading the nation with 360.9 rushing yards per game and 53.3 rushing attempts per contest. They are also second in third-down conversion rate, converting 54.7% of their attempts. Heading into week 10, they rank 9th in scoring, averaging 40.4 points per game, and are our top-ranked offense in our power rankings.

Kanye Udoh leads the rushing attack with 633 yards and seven touchdowns, averaging 6 yards per carry. Bryson Daily, Army’s quarterback, has thrown for 629 yards and seven touchdowns without an interception, giving him a passer rating of 142. Casey Reynolds leads the team with 293 receiving yards and three touchdowns.

Black Knights Team Defense

Army's defense has been a standout unit this season, ranking third nationally by allowing just 12.4 points per game. They’ve been particularly strong against the run, giving up only 79.6 rushing yards per game, the fourth-lowest in the country. Opponents have averaged 202.3 passing yards per game against Army, completing 63.8% of their throws.

In their recent game against East Carolina, Army’s defense allowed 28 points but also forced two interceptions. They gave up 505 total yards, including 236 rushing yards and 269 passing yards.

Falcons vs Black Knights Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past five road matchups, Air Force has an ATS record of 0-5 while averaging 18 per game. The team went 0-5 overall in these games.
  • Across their last five home contests, Army has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 27 points per game.
  • Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Air Force Falcons have gone 0-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-5.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Army has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 8-2 straight up.

Air Force Falcons vs Army Black Knights Free Pick

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