NAVY +6.5

The nation’s fourth-best rushing offense has guided Navy to its most victories in three seasons.

Navy averages 272.5 yards on the ground via an option offense led by talented junior quarterback Ricky Dobbs; Dobbs, who’s rushed for 1,037 yards, set an NCAA single-season record for rushing TD's by a quarterback with 24 after scoring once in a 17-3 win over rival Army on Dec. 12.

The Midshipmen are 8-2 SU their last ten overall.

On the other side of the field: Trying for a third consecutive bowl victory, the Tigers hoped to be headed to a more prestigious postseason destination after starting 4-0. Three straight defeats to ranked teams Nebraska, Oklahoma State and Texas during a stretch of four losses in five games, however, ended their chances of a Big 12 North Division title and BCS bowl bid.

With the nation’s 13th-ranked passing offense (285.0 yards per game), Missouri averaged 36.2 points while winning four of five after being held to 36 total points during its three-game losing streak.

Remember though, Missouri is a poor 2-6 ATS its last eight overall.

Bottom line: Despite his individual record-breaking season, Dobbs is more concerned with the success of the Midshipman, who haven’t had a 10-win season since 2004.

“Team success is the most important record,” said Dobbs, who’s averaging 110.5 rushing yards in his last four games. “This record belongs to the offensive line and the fullbacks that block.”

With a "mind set" like that, and behind a big running game, look for NAVY to improve to 4-1 ATS this season when playing the roll of underdog and for Missouri to fall to 3-5 ATS when playing the roll of favorite!

*8* NAVY.