Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (5-7) vs. Army Black Knights (11-2)
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Army Black Knights December 28 2024 – An interesting confrontation emerges at the Independence Bowl, with the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and the Army Black Knights squaring off. Texas Tech closed out their season with a record of 5-7 after showing some signs of promise throughout the season. An extremely impressive 11-2 for Army, who relies on their renowned ground and pound game. This match-up is played in Independence Stadium, and it features a Louisiana Tech’s tough defense against an Army’s powerful, rushing offense which repetitively guarantees a war of attrition.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Army Black Knights December 28 2024 Game Info
| When: | Saturday, December 28, 2024, at 9:15 PM ET |
| Where: | Independence Stadium |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Army Black Knights Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Louisiana Tech | +500 | +16.5 | Over 44.5 (+100) |
| Army | -800 | -16.5 | Under 44.5 (-120) |
Army’s status as a 16.5-point favorite underscores their dominant season, while Louisiana Tech’s +500 moneyline offers longshot value. The total of 44.5 suggests a low-scoring affair, which aligns with Army’s methodical offensive style and disciplined defense.
Evan Bullock QB vs. Bryson Daily QB
Louisiana Tech has never had better than Evan Bullock, who has thrown for 1938 yards and has 14 touchdowns to his name this season. Even though he has a completion rate of 67.4%, 31 sacks show signs of a weak O line. Another factor that will be key in testing Army’s secondary will be Bullock’s connection with Tru Edwards, who has 897 receiving yards.
Army’s offense is propelled by the dual threat in Bryson Daily, who plays as a quarterback and rushes for the team. He has already rushed for a total of 1532 yards and 29 touchdowns alongside 942 yards passing. Although Daily is a big factor in Army’s offense, considering his passing stats, it is safe to say that this time the Black Knights will be more focused on their running game.
Bulldogs’ Inconsistent Season
The team managed to win their last game of the season against Kennesaw State 33-0. Cajun Omiri Wiggins has been instrumental in the victory racking up 487 yards with the ball, while Tru Edwards have been doing great as a reliable target wide receiver. However, their season was marred by inconsistency with major defeats at the hands of Arkansas and Jacksonville State owing to when the defence was most vulnerable.
Black Knights’ Dominant Campaign
The Army’s 11-2 score tells a lot about the team’s style of discipline and focus. Their wins against UTSA and Air Force were equally remarkable including their ability to establish a running game in pivotal moments of the game. The Black Knights look tough with Bryson Daily’s season and alongside Casey Reynolds with splendid showcase of skills. Regarding their recent loss against Navy, it was evident that the army had some gaps especially when it had to rely on passing instead of rushing.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Betting Trends
Louisiana Tech has been on fire against the spread, winning their last five games. Their form in December (5-2 SU their last 7) indicates that they do not get nervous when it comes to playing in the postseason. However, their 5-13 record of SU in the last 18 games portrays a different picture as they tend to lose to stronger teams.
Army Black Knights Betting Trends
The Army has been performing poorly on the ATS, only managing to beat four points over the total spread once in their last six games. However, it can be seen that they are dominant in the field as I say so with their winning margins of 14-2 in their last 16 games. Their construction also shows the popularity but unfortunately the last 5 games as favorites (1-4 ATS) shows lack of covering big points on spread.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Army Black Knights Betting Previews
This game resembles classic battles of style, pitting Louisiana Tech’s diversified offense against Army’s more forceful running game. Although the 16.5 spread is indicative of the season dominance that Army has had, it may also make them a very tempting underdog because of Louisiana Tech finding a way to cover spreads.
The negative correlation concerning the 44.5 aggregate points fits the recent trends of both teams. In prop bets regarding Bryson Daily’s rushing yards or Tru Edwards’ receiving totals, bettors might be able to find profit as well.
Score Prediction: Army Black Knights 27, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 13.
