Prediction
- ●Recommended Position: Navy Midshipmen +6.5
- ●Model Win Probability: 55.0%
- ●Market Implied Probability: 50.5%
- ●Model Edge: 4.5%
- ●Entry Threshold: +5.0
- ●Model Confidence: 75/100
Model Projection
- ●Projected Score: UTSA Roadrunners 31, Navy Midshipmen 27
- ●Projected Total: 58.0
Why This Position Stands Out
Navy has a strong path to staying inside the number because its ground-heavy attack can slow pace and reduce the total number of possessions. That matters against a UTSA team that has been efficient on offense but has also been priced as a clear home favorite despite Navy’s ability to control game flow with its run game and shorten the contest. Navy’s rushing output has been elite relative to its passing volume, which helps keep variance lower and creates value when the market leans too heavily toward the home side.
Matchup Overview
UTSA enters with the better overall record and a more balanced offense, averaging 31.3 points and 401.5 yards per game, while Navy averages 27.0 points and 401.4 yards per game with a far more run-oriented profile. On defense, UTSA is allowing 25.8 points and 387.2 yards per game, while Navy is giving up 23.4 points and 322.0 yards per game, with Navy’s defense much stronger against the run. UTSA’s recent form is better in the standings and in ATS results, but Navy’s offense is built to limit possessions and create a tighter game script.