2021 Armed Forces Bowl prediction, odds, line: Missouri vs. Army picks, best bets from model on 43-30 roll

Army Black Knights take on Missouri Tigers in the 2021 Armed Forces Bowl on Wednesday at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. Kickoff is at 8 p.m. ET. Army has run a triple-option attack for years, while Missouri runs a pro-style offense. The Black Knight are 6.5-point favorites, and the over-under for total points scored is 54. SportsLine's computer model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times and has returned a profit of almost $3,600 for $100 players on its top-rated college Football bowl picks.

The model has set its sights on Missouri vs. Army in the 2021 Armed Forces Bowl. The Black Knights rank second in rushing yards per game (286.4) and third in sacks per games (1.25). The Tigers allow just 1.5 sacks a game, which ranks 13th in country.

Missouri vs. Army is playing in the 21st Armed Forces Bowl. The Black Knights rank second in rushing yards per game (286.4) and third in sacks per games (1.25). The Tigers allow just 1. 25 sacks a game, which ranks 13th in country.

Army faces a team that will be missing several key players. Missouri will also be without its leading rusher (Tyler Badie) and tackler (Martez Manuel). Badi is skipping the bowl game. Manuel suffered a sprained ankle during bowl practices.

Missouri's offense has scored 31 or more points six times this season. The Tigers have converted 89.2 percent of their red zone trips this year. Army allows opponents to score on 92.9 percent.

SportsLine's model is leaning over on the total and says one side of the spread hits well over 50 percent of time.