Lehigh vs. Army 08/30/24 – As autumn approaches and the leaves begin to change color, the college football calendar is also warmer and Leigh’s shot at Army is somewhat interesting at Blaik Field. Both teams would look to start the season in the best way possible so as to avoid any last-minute upsets. Apart from this matchup which is really a talent-hunting program by most of the players within the team and it is aired on CBSSN, many fans will also use the polls to make exclusive free NCAAF predictions which are unique, to say the least.
Lehigh vs. Army 08/30/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Friday, August 30, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Blaik Field at Michie Stadium |
| TV: | CBSSN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Lehigh (0-0) vs. Army (0-0)
Lehigh comes into this contest with immense confidence in their skill players and wants to make the most of their offense against the tough Army defense. The running game spearheaded by Eric Gray is one such area. But last season, Gray managed to record only 48 rushing yards on 17 attempts which leaves a lot to be desired. He plays with wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson who managed 525 receiving yards on an 8.8 average with one touchdown. Just like Indiana State vs Purdue, Lehigh has to build in the running and passing strategies if they want to beat the army defense.
On the contrary, the Army has an aim of controlling the ground game which has always been one of its potent weapons, and Udoh has a running back’s stat of 524 rushing yards on 99 attempts at an efficient 5.3 yards per carry. Furthermore, UDons Isaiah Alston who is a wide receiver is also an additional threat in the vertical game where he has received 266 yards with an outstanding average of 29.6 yards per catch. Another similar game will be between Alabama and Iowa.
Tyrod Taylor QB vs. Bryson Daily QB
Lehigh’s main playmaker, Tyrod Taylor, has quite a successful record entering this competition. In the last season, Taylor was able to connect with his targets out of a total of 180 attempts and bring the ball forward by yardage of 1341. The league average completion % of 64.4% is respectable though last year’s five touchdowns can be improved. Considering that he had three sacks and posted a passer rating of 89.1, Taylor will have to improve his judgment to be successful in directing Lehigh’s offense against an Army defense whose strength is creating opportunities from quarterback’s mistakes.
Bryson Daily is the offensive leader of Army None of these abilities are as impressive as his statistics, all these abilities, however, can have a very different impact. Approximately He completed 913 yards which in his resume were in the second season and 60 passes out of 120 attempts. His figure leaves some ground for improvement — 50 % completion efficiency. In an impressive way, however, he had 7 touchdown throws and a 123.2 quarterback rating maximum rating which shows what is capable of when at his peak. A major challenge for Daily will be to cut down the number of interceptions and instead implement the strong running game of Army to help negate the offensive approach pressing the strategies of the Lehigh defense.’
NCAAF Odds/Point Spread: Army -33.5, Total Odds: 47.5
Betting odds give Army a good-shaped line of -33.5 suggesting that there is an extreme level of confidence that they will do better than Lehigh. A total point of 47.5 indicates that the scoring will not be high which is consistent with the Army style; running the ball in order to control the pace of the game. Such options for bettors need to take into account that Army is usually strong at home, while Lehigh has been persistently covering spreads even winning in their last matches.
Lehigh Betting Trends
Lehigh’s betting trends may prove to be quite insightful in determining their overall competitiveness. They are quite remarkable with a 4-1 ATS ego boost in their last five games and the almost ‘scary’ trend of being able to cover the spread. This makes a huge difference to the punters. They also managed a 4-2 ATS in away games which further proves that this team can remain competitive even on the road, such as when they play Army on the road.
Army Betting Trends
While Army showcases a strong 4-1 SU record in their last five contests, their recent struggles against the spread at home (1-4 ATS) highlight some inconsistencies in covering large spreads. However, their dominance against Patriot League opponents, with a perfect 6-0 SU, could reassure those considering betting on Army to win. Additionally, Army’s favorable performance in recent Friday matchups (5-2 SU) suggests they tend to start the weekend with strong performances, which might bolster confidence in their ability to secure a win.
Lehigh vs. Army 08/30/24 Betting Picks
Based on the above analysis and the current trends, we can see that Army will most likely win this matchup because of their tactical discipline and how well they run the ball. Lehigh might be able to make a cover of the spread, most likely due to their capacity to make adjustments against very strong rivals, but it is Army’s tendency to perform very well at home that is noteworthy.
Players should keep in mind that Army might be a team that covers the spread, but at the same time, do not forget Lehigh when betting for the ATS. The total being regarded at 47.5 leans in perhaps being very volatile and fluctuating when it comes to the ability of both teams to score off defensive breakdowns. Using exclusive premium handicaps could yield additional information regarding prop bets, total points, or player-specific alternatives as a method of finding value.