One of the most anticipated games of the college football season is almost here! The Army-Navy game kicks off this weekend, a tradition that has been going strong since 1890. Army won last year by a score of 17-11, but Navy holds the record between these two teams, a commanding 62-55-7 lead.
Who will win this year? As it stands, Army is a 6.5-point favorite, with an over/under currently set at 39.5 points. Considering this game will be in chilly Maryland, sportsbooks are predicting a low-scoring affair. Will the game play out that way, or will these teams surprise fans?
Our lean in this game trends toward the under, but that’s not what we’re here to talk about. Let’s get into our favorite player props from this game, hoping to sweep the board in this legendary matchup!
Bryson Daily OVER 124.5 Rushing Yards
Move over Lamar Jackson, Bryson Daily is the true quarterback that looks more like a running back.
Jokes aside, Daily is the best rushing quarterback in the country, averaging an astounding 134.5 yards per game, and an eye-popping 5.6 yards per carry.
Navy did only allow 164.8 rushing yards during the regular season, which might concern some about Daily’s upside, but given his track record and the fact that this should be a tight game, we’re riding with the over on his rushing yardage prop.
Blake Horvath OVER 98.5 Passing Yards
Blake Horvath might not be the best quarterback in college football, but this line feels downright disrespectful. Sure, Army has a tough defense, but it’s hard to imagine a collegiate quarterback not throwing for 100+ yards in a game of this magnitude.
It might not be in the prettiest or most efficient fashion, but we love Horvath’s odds of reaching the century mark in this game, hitting the over on his passing yardage prop.
Eli Heidenreich OVER 24.5 Rushing Yards
Eli Heidenreich has been a hit-or-miss player all year. His floor is certainly low, having a few games with less than 10 rushing yards, but with a ceiling of over 100, we couldn’t pass this up, especially in such an important game.
Look for Heidenreich to put together a strong enough effort to eclipse the 25-yard mark against a pesky Army rush defense.
