The set-up: For over a decade Navy domianted this series, but over the last five it's been Army that's had the decisive upper-hand. But that was then and this is now. These teams are moving in opposite directions coming into this one and I expect those trends to continue. Army finished 5-7 and it ended its campaign with a listless 52-31 road loss to Hawaii. Navy on the other hand finished 9-2 and it enters this contest on a two game win streak.

The pick: Army averages 30.3 PPG and it allows 22.3. Navy averages 39.3 PPG and it allows 24.2. Both teams run the triple option, but Army allows 144 rushing yards per game. I think that Navy' QB Malcom Perry is going to have a big day here. Additionally note that the Midshipmen are 7-1 ATS in their last eight as a favorite and 5-0 ATS in their last five vs. teams with losing records, while Army is only 1-4 ATS in its last five following an ATS loss. I'm laying the points and expecting a blowout from start to finish.

10* SIDE WINNER on Navy.