Army Black Knights vs East Carolina Pirates Point Spread Picks

Army is fourth in the nation in rushing (301.3 yards per game), helping them control the ball and the clock. In their only road game, the Black Knights won at Kansas State, 24-21, as a +17 underdog. Army had 237 yards rushing and controlled the clock by a whopping 40:29 to 19:31 margin. Army has won four of its last six as an underdog, including a 23-3 upset of Air Force as a +18.5 dog. East Carolina is 2-2, with little balance on offense (3.5 yards per carry) after losing its top running back from 2024. The defense was average last year and lost its top linebackers. They come off a 34-13 loss to BYU at home, allowing 418 yards (172 rushing). Army beat East Carolina last year, 45-28, surrendering 442 yards (295 rushing). Play Army on the moneyline.