Armed Forces Bowl: Air Force vs. Houston Preview

By JoeDuffy.net Administrator

A rare bowl game that serves as a rematch of a game earlier in the year, the Air Force Falcons will try to beat the Houston Cougars for a second time December 31. The teams meet at Amon Carter Stadium in the Armed Forces Bowl.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cougars listed as 4-point favorites versus the Falcons, while the game’s total is sitting at 65.

Jared Tew ran for Air Force’s only touchdown in their 44-10 loss to TCU in Week 13.

The Horned Frogs managed to cover the 20-point spread in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the day’s posted total (41.5).

Case Keenum put up five TD passes for Houston in a losing cause as they were upset by Rice in Week 14.

The Cougars failed to cover the 3-point spread, while the final score played OVER the total of 79.

Team records:
Air Force: 8-4 SU, 7-4 ATS
Houston: 7-5 SU, 4-7 ATS

Air Force most recently:
When playing in December are 4-5
When playing on grass are 3-7
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing outside the conference are 6-4

Houston most recently:
When playing in December are 2-6
When playing on grass are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Air Force is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Air Force’s last 10 games
Houston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 6 games
Houston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games