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The Army Black Knights, undefeated at 4-0, will face the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, who are 2-3 this season.
Army is a double-digit road favorite, with a spread of -12.5 points against Tulsa.
The Army vs. Tulsa Over/Under is set at 50.5 total points, with Army favored to win outright at -450 odds and Tulsa at +333 odds.
Several predictions suggest that Army will win this game, with some models predicting Army to win with 77.3% confidence and cover the spread with 87.7% confidence.
Army's defense has been impressive, allowing only nine tackles for a loss this year, which is the least yards lost by tackles for loss of any team in the country.
Tulsa's offense has struggled, ranking 124th in offense and EPA per drop back, making it difficult for them to exploit Army's defense.
Army's defense has allowed just 12.3 yards per reception to WRs since the 2023 season, while Tulsa's WRs have gained 2,877 yards on 197 receptions (14.6 YPR) since the 2023 season.
Army has been successful in converting red zone chances into touchdowns, with a 55% or more conversion rate since the 2023 season, which is T-7th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams.
Army has a 7-2 ATS record when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns, while Tulsa has not covered as a home dog in five straight games dating back to 2022.
The Army vs. Tulsa game will be broadcast on ESPNU at 12:00 PM EDT.
Expect a defensive battle with Army's strong defense looking to control the pace of play and limit Tulsa's big-play opportunities.