Navy vs. Memphis Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Navy Midshipmen and the Memphis Tigers meet on Thursday night under the lights for Week 3 of college football. Which team has the edge? Matt McCuen provides his Navy vs. Memphis prediction, pick against the spread, and the latest odds for the game.
Matt McCuen - September 14, 2023, 12:00 PM EDT
7 minNavy vs. Memphis Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Navy Midshipmen and the Memphis Tigers will duel things out from Simmons Bank Liberty Park on Thursday night.
Navy vs. Memphis Date, Time, and Where To Watch
- Date: September 14, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
Navy vs. Memphis Odds
- Spread: Navy +13 (-106), Memphis -13 (-110)
- Total Odds: O 47 (-109), U 47 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Navy (+425), Memphis (-550)
Navy vs. Memphis Prediction
The Midshipmen enter play with a record of 1-1. Navy lost their Week 1 game against Notre Dame and bounced back in Week 2 with a win over Wagner 24-0.
Tai Lavatai is the starting quarterback for the Midshipmen. Lavatai has thrown for 204 yards and one touchdown this season. Additionally, Lavatai leads the team in rushing attempts with 29.
Daba Fofana leads the team in rushing yards with 90 yards and one rushing touchdown.
Navy is an offense that is built on running the football and controlling the clock. Navy has just 25 passing attempts in the first two weeks of the season.
The leading receiver for Navy is sophomore Nathan Kent, with 45 yards.
Navy impressed in Week 1, shutting out Wagner, but struggled in Week 1, allowing 42 points.
Memphis has jumped out to a 2-0 start on the season.
The Tigers beat Bethune Cooke 56-14 in Week 1 and followed that up with a 37-3 win over Arkansas State.
Junior quarterback Seth Henigan leads Memphis. Henigan has thrown for 573 yards and four touchdowns on the season.
Senior running back Blake Watson leads the team in rushing yards with 126 yards and three touchdowns.
Senior wide receiver Tauskie Dove leads the team with 124 yards and one touchdown.
Navy vs. Memphis Pick
The pace that Navy plays at will greatly favor this number.
Navy will run the ball more than 80% of the time in the first half, which means the clock will be moving most of the half.
Memphis is a good defensive team that has allowed just 17 points in eight quarters.
Navy is a solid defensive team that can limit Memphis early.
Pick: Navy/Memphis 1H Under 24.5 -118 is currently the best odds. Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds for this pick
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