East Carolina Pirates vs. Army Black Knights: AAC Showdown
- Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
- Game Start: Noon ET
- Spread: Army -15.5
The East Carolina Pirates travel to West Point to face the undefeated Army Black Knights in an AAC matchup. The Pirates are struggling, while the Black Knights are riding a 10-game winning streak.
East Carolina Pirates:
- Record: 3-3 (1-1 AAC)
- Recent Form: Lost 55-24 to Charlotte
- Key Players: Jake Garcia (QB), Winston Wright Jr. (WR), London Montgomery (RB)
Army Black Knights:
- Record: 6-0 (3-0 AAC)
- Recent Form: Won 44-10 over UAB
- Key Players: Bryson Daily (QB), Cam Akers (RB), Elijah Riley (LB)
Game Analysis:
- Head-to-Head: Army leads the all-time series 8-0.
- Army’s Dominance: The Black Knights are a strong defensive team and have a potent rushing attack.
- ECU’s Struggles: The Pirates have struggled offensively and defensively this season.
- Turnovers: ECU has committed 12 turnovers this season, while Army has forced 10 turnovers.
Prediction:
Army is a heavy favorite in this matchup due to their dominance and the Pirates’ struggles. The Black Knights’ strong defense and powerful rushing attack should be too much for ECU to handle.
Pick: Army -15.5
