Army Black Knights vs UTEP Miners Point Spread Picks

Army's triple-option doesn't appear to be explosive in terms of big plays, but they run the ball efficiently, and eat clock. The Black Knights rank fourth in the nation averaging 338.5 yards on the ground in their first two games. They are 2-0 because of an impressive, attacking defense, allowing 13.5 points per game. Defensively, the Black Knights have picked off four passes by four different players. The defense has held back-to-back opponents to under 100 yards rushing for the first time since 2010. Army ranks #25th in the nation in total defense, plus #12 in third down defense. There are also fifth in the nation with a plus-five turnover margin. Opponents are a combined 4-for-19 on third down with the team on a 9-4 run UNDER the total after a victory. The Black Knights have shut out their opponents in the fourth quarter with a 17-0 scoring edge. They face a Texas El Paso offense that ranks #91 in yards, getting shut down by Texas last week, scoring seven points with 73 yards passing, while the running game averaged 3.4 yards per carry. All of which means this total is far too high. Play UNDER the total here.