Navy vs. Florida Atlantic: Week 9 College Football Odds & Prediction

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Navy vs. Florida Atlantic: Week 9 College Football Odds & Prediction

The Navy Midshipmen, currently boasting a record of 6-0, are set to face the Florida Atlantic Owls this week. The game will take place at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. Navy is aiming to extend its undefeated streak and is a contender for the Group of Five College Football Playoff. Despite their strong performance, the team has not received much recognition in ranking discussions.

Navy vs. Florida Atlantic: Game Preview

This matchup is significant as Navy comes off a bye week, allowing them to rest and prepare extensively. In contrast, Florida Atlantic has played tough games lately, including a challenge against USF last week.

Current Records

Navy Midshipmen: 6-0 (4-0 American)
Florida Atlantic Owls: 3-4 (2-2 American)

Latest Betting Odds

Spread: Navy -15.5 (-115), FAU +15.5 (-105)
Money Line: Navy -700, FAU +500
Over-Under: 62.5 (-115), Under 62.5 (-105)

Key Players to Watch

Blake Horvath (QB): 980 passing yards, 640 rushing yards, 15 total touchdowns.
Eli Heidenreich (RB/WR): 266 rushing yards, 485 receiving yards, 8 total touchdowns.
Caden Veltkamp (FAU QB): 2,025 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, but 10 interceptions.

Offensive Strategies

Navy’s triple-option offense has been effective, but they do face challenges on the defensive side. In their last two games, they allowed 31 points each to Air Force and Temple, surrendering a total of 978 yards.

Florida Atlantic’s offense is robust, averaging 30 points per game. However, turnovers could be their downfall, particularly against a disciplined Navy team that capitalizes on mistakes.

Prediction

The matchup is expected to be competitive, but with Navy’s current form and home advantage, the prediction stands at Navy 38, Florida Atlantic 21. The best betting option appears to be Navy covering the spread of -15.5.