Navy vs Bucknell Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines

Navy opens up its season against a Bucknell team it needs to beat without much of a problem. The AAC season starts next with Temple coming to Annapolis, but a showdown with Memphis follows that. The Midshipmen need to get off to a hot start.

Navy vs Bucknell Preview

Navy vs Bucknell How to Watch
Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
Game Time: 12:00 pm ET
Venue: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, MD
How to Watch: CBS Sports Network
2023 Records: Navy (5-7), Bucknell (4-7)
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Why Bucknell Will Win

The Bison didn’t turn the ball over too much last year and showed enough scoring pop to come up with a few scores to make this a fight. Navy’s offense still has to prove it can crank up the production on a regular basis after a rocky 2023, but …

Why Navy Will Win

Navy might not have a big passing game, but if it runs well it wins. It was just that simple with last year’s team, and that should continue this season, too. Run for 250 yards and win.

Bucknell allowed 175 rushing yards per game last season, but the line should have a problem with the Midshipmen attack.

Navy vs Bucknell: Who Will Win

Navy needs to crank up a big offensive performance just to prove that it can.

Last year it got past 24 points just three times and never scored more than 31, but that’s its style. It won’t rip through the Bison, but the team will be in control throughout.

Navy vs Bucknell Prediction, Betting Lines

Navy 34, Bucknell 10
Line: Navy -33.5, o/u: 47.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2
Navy vs Bucknell Must See Rating: 1.5

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