The Liberty Flames and Army West Point Black Knights are ready to do battle on the turf at Blaik Field at Michie Stadium. This IndFBS showdown kicks off at 12:00 p.m. ET and fans can view the action live on CBS Sports Network. These two conference adversaries did not get a chance to face each other in 2017.
Liberty Flames at Army West Point Black Knights Betting Preview
In this Saturday Independents (FBS) game, Army West Point is projected as the heavy favorite and is currently giving up 10 points. The Flames are also receiving +290 moneyline odds while the Black Knights are -370. If one team can get out in front early on, it will likely generate a solid in-game betting opportunity.
Early action has moved to the Flames, as the line opened at -12
The Flames have gained 1.8 units so far in 2018 and are 1-0 against the spread (ATS). The team has posted an O/U record of 1-0. The Black Knights have lost 1.0 unit for moneyline bettors this season. They’re 0-1 ATS and also have an O/U record of 1-0.
The Flames have gone 1-0 straight up (SU) and they haven’t faced any IndFBS competition yet. The Black Knights are 0-1 SU overall and are also 0-0 SU in conference play.
The Flames are hoping to remain undefeated after a 52-10 win over Old Dominion last weekTheir defense allowed the Monarchs to rush for 129 yards on 39 attempts, along with one rushing TD. Jonathan Duhart had a good day for the Monarchs in that one with 83 yards on seven catches. On the offensive side of the ball, Stephen Calvert completed 25-of-36 passes for 345 yards and four touchdowns. Kentory Matthews (101 rushing yards on 17 attempts, one TD) and Peytton Pickett (87 yards on 10 carries, two TDs) led the ground attack while DJ Stubbs (seven receptions, 155 yards, one TD) and Antonio Gandy-Golden (six catches, 53 yards, three TDs) shared the receiving duties in the win.
A week ago, Duke took care of this Army West Point team by a score of 34-14. The Black Knights defense let the Blue Devils eat up the clock by running for 184 yards on 35 rush attempts, including three rush TDs. Aaron Young had a good outing in the win, posting 114 yards on four catches for Duke. For Army West Point, Kelvin Hopkins Jr. completed 10-of-21 passes for 197 yards and one touchdown. Hopkins Jr. (37 yards on 16 rush attempts, one TD) and Calen Holt (54 yards on 7 carries) spearheaded the running game as Glen Coates (three receptions, 23 yards) and Camden Harrison (three catches, 92 yards, one TD) led all Army West Point pass-catchers in the loss.
It seems like the Black Knights should hold an edge in terms of RB effectiveness. Their running backs produced 6.0 yards per carry last season while the defense allowed a YPC of 5.3 to opponents. The Flames recorded 4.0 yards per carry last year while allowing 5.5 yards per rush attempt to the opposition..
Free Pick: Liberty Flames at Army West Point Black Knights
SU Winner – Army West Point, ATS Winner – Army West Point
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Notes
Betting Notes
Each team defense has tallied one sack this season.
Army West Point has lost two fumbles this season while Liberty has let one get away
The Liberty O-line gave up one sacks last season. Their defense created zero sacks.
Black Knights quarterbacks were sacked one times last year. Their defense recorded 24 sacks
Liberty created 15 rushing touchdowns last season.
Army West Point put up a whopping 50 rushing touchdowns last season.
Liberty logged 29 passing touchdowns last season.
Army West Point only logged two passing touchdowns last season.
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