The Florida Atlantic Owls (2-9) travel to meet the Old Dominion Monarchs (5-6) looking to snap their three-game losing streak. A player to watch in this matchup is the CUSA’s top rusher, Ray Lawry (1,128 yards, 11 TDs). While this hasn’t been the season it hoped to have, Old Dominion has shown signs of life lately, winning two of its last three. The game will begin Saturday, Nov 28 at 12:00 p.m. ET and can be seen on AMSN.
Old Dominion lost big to Southern Miss 56-31 last week. Jonathan Duhart had an outstanding performance in the loss, totaling nine receptions for 134 yards and two TDs. Shuler Bentley had a big game as well, totaling 228 yards and three TDs through the air. Florida Atlantic came up short as well, falling to Florida 20-14. Greg Howell had a solid outing on the ground for the Owls, rushing for 60 yards on 12 carries. Jenson Stoshak finished with 53 receiving yards on six receptions.
The Monarchs, a five-point underdog, will be looking to defend their home field when Florida Atlantic comes to town.
Heading into Week 13 of the college football season, the Monarchs are 5-6 Straight Up (SU) and 2-9 Against The Spread (ATS). In the past five games, Old Dominion is 2-3 for both SU and ATS. Old Dominion has seen an increase in scoring in recent weeks compared to its 23.6 points per game average. Over the past five games, they’ve averaged 28 points per game. The Monarchs, who are averaging 257.8 yards through the air over their last five matchups, upon their season average of 213.4 passing yards. As for the Old Dominion defense, there are important areas to keep an eye on. A pivotal part of the game will be whether the Owls can secure the ball from Old Dominion’s hungry defense. It averages the 15th-most fumbles recovered in the nation with 0.9 per game. The Monarchs could be able to pounce on Florida Atlantic’s struggles during the third quarter, when they give up 8.6 points per game. Don’t anticipate many blunders or oversights from Old Dominion. The Monarchs are one of the least penalized teams in Division I (fifth), averaging only 4.1 penalties per game.
Across the field, the Owls have 2-9 SU and 4-6-1 ATS records this season. In the previous five games, Florida Atlantic has a record of 1-4 SU and 3-2 ATS. Lately, the Owls have had a better pass defense. They’re allowing only 235.4 passing YPG over their last five matchups. The Monarchs need to hold on to the ball if they want a shot against the turnover-minded Owls. The Florida Atlantic defense generates two turnovers per game, 20th in the country.
Predictions: SU Winner – Florida Atlantic, ATS Winner – Florida Atlantic
Notes
Old Dominion is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games.
Old Dominion is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Old Dominion’s last 6 games.
Old Dominion is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Old Dominion’s last 7 games at home.
Florida Atlantic is 2-2 SU when leading at the half this season. Old Dominion is 3-1 SU when taking a lead into halftime.
Florida Atlantic is winless (0-4 SU) in games where it comes out ahead in the turnover battle, and 2-4 SU when losing the turnover battle.
The Florida Atlantic defense has forced an average of 2.0 turnovers per game this season. Old Dominion is just 1-4 SU when turning the ball over at least 2.0 times in a game.
