College football’s biggest rivalry is upon us. The Army vs. Navy game has been the stuff of legend for over 124 years. The teams may not be the best, but it’s “America’s Game.” The Army Black Nights and Navy Midshipmen are well-matched this year, too, which should give us a good game — and great betting odds. The game is at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m. ET and will air on CBS.
If you’re planning to watch and bet on Army vs. Navy, we’ve rounded up the best sportsbook bonuses available this week. Scroll down for the top online sportsbooks and best bonuses, plus a preview of the matchup and our picks for the best prop bets for Army vs. Navy.
Army-Navy Betting Odds: Black Knights are Short Favorites
Caesars Sportsbook had the odds for Army vs. Navy up early. Across online sportsbooks, the point spread varies from 2.5 to 3 – in other words, this should be a close game. Army is slightly favored on all sportsbooks.
The total is 28.5 points at FanDuel Sportsbook.
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Army vs. Navy Preview
As you get ready to tune in with the country — and many overseas — for this game, here’s what to know about the Army vs. Navy matchup.
Neither team qualifies for a bowl game, so for both, it’s the final game of the year and a big finale for their seniors. Both teams have a 5-6 record from the regular season, so whoever wins will finish their season with a .500 record.
We expect both teams to focus on the run game, and whoever can work the best on the ground is going to win. Army and Navy both made it in the top 15 rushing offenses this year, averaging over 200 yards per game on the ground.
The Midshipmen have been better on defense, allowing 121.9 rushing yards per game and 12 rushing TDs. The Black Knights, by contrast, have allowed 180.5 yards per game.
In their history of head-to-heads, Navy has the edge: 62-54-7. But last year, it was Army that took the win 20-17. Army Coach Jeff Monken is 5-4 against Navy, while Navy’s coach Brian Newberry is in his first Army vs. Navy rivalry as head coach.
We think Navy can win this one, so betting Navy to cover is a great pick. If you don’t have a BetMGM account yet, we recommend getting one with the BetMGM Bonus Code ROCKYBET to grab $1,500 in bonuses because they have the narrowest spread right now in the odds.
Best Bets and Props for Army vs. Navy
Here are our top picks for the best bets on Army vs. Navy this Saturday. So far, BetMGM has the best odds for the matchup, with lines on props, halves, quarters, etc.
Both Teams to Score 3 or More in the First Quarter (+450 odds on BetMGM)
Sure, this is expected to be a very low-scoring game. It’s completely possible we make it to halftime with zeros on the board. But hear us out: These are great odds! +450 for each team to get at least 3 points in the first quarter? Maybe they come out hot. It’s not impossible, and it’s a great win margin. Sometimes you just throw out bets like this for fun.
Army to Score First (-125 odds on BetMGM)
Let’s throw Army something. The Black Knights are favored to win and enter the contest on a three-game win streak. They’ve been good on fourth downs, converting 19 fourth downs this season, though Navy has a great red zone defense. Still, Army has momentum that could get it to the first points of the game.
