Zaxby’s Heart Of Dallas Bowl Betting Preview: Army vs. North Texas

Harry · December 16, 2016

Zaxby’s Heart of Dallas Bowl

Army vs. North Texas

Spread: Army -10

Total: 49

Spread: The rare bowl game where the two teams have previously met during the course of the regular season. The Mean Green won 35-18 at Michie Stadium. The Black Knights played an extremely sloppy game coughing up seven turnovers including four interceptions by QB Ahmad Bradshaw. On the flip side, Mean Green RB Jeffrey Wilson went off, tallying 160 yards on 15 carries for three touchdowns. So, why is Army favored you ask? Well, North Texas lost four of its final five games and looked bad in the process. Army, meanwhile, is coming off an emotional win over Navy and playing in their first bowl game since the 2010 Armed Forces Bowl against SMU. The Mean Green’s starting QB from the first game, Mason Fine, is dealing with an arm injury though he is expected to play. Overall, it comes down to whether you believe Army will cough the ball up seven times again or not. Judging by what they’ve done recently, I’m more inclined to think not. North Texas is 105th in the nation against the rush allowing 219.5 yards per game while Army is your standard service academy offense. Run the triple option down your opponent’s throat and occasionally hit a pass off of play action. Black Knights take this revenge game, but, because of their grind-it-out style and lack of explosive plays, I think North Texas covers. North Texas +10

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greenjoe · December 16, 2016

I'm probably wrong but I think we were 18 point underdogs in October.

Beat ARMY

GO MEAN GREEN

Hunter Green · December 16, 2016

4 hours ago, greenjoe said:

I'm probably wrong but I think we were 18 point underdogs in October.

Beat ARMY

GO MEAN GREEN

You are correct.

untbowler · December 16, 2016

Actually surprised Line is not at 18 again. Since the Army game UNT went into a downward spiral. Army won;t be giving away the ball 7 times again.

Edited December 16, 2016 by untbowler

HoustonEagle · December 16, 2016

With the lack of depth this team has we should not have been favored in any or our games outside Bethune Cookman. I can not say enough how impressed I am with the coaching staff getting us to 5 wins. Now I want to see if they can recruit.