At this time last week, Navy was expected to be a double-digit favorite in its annual rivalry game with Army. This changed when the Midshipmen lost to Temple in the AAC title game and lost quarterback Will Worth to injury in the process. Sophomore Zach Abey played reasonably well despite two interceptions. With the spread inside of a touchdown, the Midshipmen are a value side to won their 15th straight in this series. They have the better personnel and resume, and should pull away from an Army team that scored just 18 points combined against its last two FBS opponents.

My simulations show at least 56 points being scored between these two military academies in the only college football game on tap this weekend. Although both are clock-killing, triple-option teams, they can often strike with speed and ease. Navy has put up more than 40 points six times, and scored 141 in consecutive wins over East Carolina and SMU. Army has scored 60 or more three times. Look for these clubs to use quick-strike offense to send this Over the posted total.

Navy has won 14 straight against Army, but the Midshipmen will be without starting QB and leading rusher Will North as well as starting slotback and team captain Toneo Gulley. Both were injured in last week's loss to Temple, as were the two back-up slotbacks who are still questionable for Saturday. Taking over the QB duties will be Zack Abey, who has rushed for 197 yards in parts of three games. He was able to muster only 10 points against Temple's outstanding defense, but is capable of leading the offense. Still, the Navy offense will suffer. Go Under. The Under has hit in 10 of the past 11 meetings and nine straight on Army's home field.