Houston vs Memphis Betting Preview
An American Athletic Conference game is set for Friday night when the Houston Cougars (2-3, 0-1 in AAC) visit the Memphis Tigers (4-1, 2-0). Houston is coming off a disappointing loss, while Memphis is hoping to continue their four-game winning streak. This game will air live on ESPN2. UniBet Sportsbook has the opening line at Memphis -2.5 and the over at 57.5 points.
Through five games, Houston is scoring 30.6 points per game and are gaining 391.0 yards per game, 240.2 through the air and 150.8 on the ground. Defensively, the Cougars are averaging 34.0 points against, and 408.8 yards allowed, 273.6 passing and 135.2 rushing.
After five games, Memphis is scoring 34.4 points per game and are gaining 402.4 yards per game, 255.2 through the air and 147.2 on the ground. Defensively, the Tigers are averaging 26.2 points against, and 400.2 yards allowed, 288.0 passing and 112.2 rushing.
Houston vs Memphis Prediction
Last time out, Houston hosted the Tulane Green Wave and lost 27-24 in overtime. This game was tied at seven heading into half and Tulane took a 14-7 heading into the final quarter. Houston went on a 14-0 run to start the fourth quarter, but Tulane scored with 21 seconds left to send the game to overtime. Houston could only manage a field goal to open overtime and Tulane secured the win with a touchdown on their possession. Clayton Tune went 22/33 for 208 yards, two touchdowns, zero interceptions, and added 56 yards on the ground. Nathaniel Dell hauled in eight receptions for 73 yards, a 9.1 average, and two touchdowns in the loss. Defensively, the Cougars allowed 273 total yards and recovered one Tulane fumble.
Memphis hosted the Temple Owls and earned a poor 24-3 win over Temple. The Owls led 3-0 at the half, but the Tigers woke up a bit in the second half and led 7-3 entering the fourth quarter. Memphis scored 17 points in the fourth quarter to make this game seem like more of a blowout than it was. Seth Henigan went 24/45 for 195 yards, one touchdown, zero interceptions, and led the team with 60 yards rushing. Brandon Thomas ran the ball nine times for just 20 yards, a 2.2 average, and two touchdowns in the win. Defensively, the Tigers allowed 297 total yards and forced three Temple interceptions.
Series History: Houston won the meeting last season, 31-13, and lead the all-time series 16-14.
Pick: Houston is a huge disappointment this season, but I do not think they are as bad as their record indicates. I also don’t think Memphis is as good as their record. Give me Houston on the road.
NCAAFB
Houston Cougars
Memphis Tigers
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
HOU | Passing | MPHS |
---|---|---|
21.8 | CMP | 20.1 |
34 | ATT | 33.3 |
64 | CMP% | 60.3 |
241.5 | Y/G | 268 |
7.1 | Y/A | 8 |
2 | TD/G | 1.9 |
Defense/Offense
HOU | Passing | MPHS |
---|---|---|
21.9 | CMP | 24.7 |
32 | ATT | 37 |
68.5 | CMP% | 66.7 |
255.3 | Y/G | 306.5 |
8 | Y/A | 8.3 |
1.8 | TD/G | 2.5 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
HOU | Rushing | MPHS |
---|---|---|
29.9 | ATT | 34.3 |
118.7 | Y/G | 155.2 |
4.0 | Y/A | 4.5 |
0.8 | TD/G | 1.6 |
Defense/Offense
HOU | Rushing | MPHS |
---|---|---|
38.9 | ATT | 33.0 |
168.6 | Y/G | 152.0 |
4.3 | Y/A | 4.6 |
2.3 | TD/G | 2.4 |
Special Teams
HOU | Special Teams | MPHS |
---|---|---|
4.1 | Punts-GM | 3.5 |
41.3 | Punt Avg | 42.3 |
2.4 | Kick Ret GM | 2.0 |
21.6 | Kick Ret Avg | 21.8 |
1.3 | Punt Ret GM | 1.2 |
6.7 | Punt Ret Avg | 7.9 |
Betting Trends
HOU | Betting Trends | MPHS |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
0-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
29.33 | Avg Score | 37.33 |
34 | Avg Opp Score | 23 |
AWAY | HOME | |
2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
28 | Avg Score | 37.33 |
27 | Avg Opp Score | 23 |
HOU | Betting Trends | MPHS |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
2-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
1-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
31 | Avg Score | 34.4 |
34 | Avg Opp Score | 26.2 |
AWAY | HOME | |
3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-4-0 |
29.8 | Avg Score | 34.8 |
26.6 | Avg Opp Score | 25.4 |
HOU | Betting Trends | MPHS |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
6-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 6-4-0 |
4-6-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-7-0 |
30.5 | Avg Score | 28.2 |
25.6 | Avg Opp Score | 26.9 |
AWAY | HOME | |
8-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 8-2-0 |
6-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
36.9 | Avg Score | 33.8 |
22.2 | Avg Opp Score | 24.6 |
Head to Head
Teams Last 10
Houston vs Memphis Betting Stats
Cougars
- Houston is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games.
- Houston is 14-4 SU in their last 18 games.
- Houston is 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games against Memphis.
- Houston is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games against Memphis.
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston’s last 9 games on the road.
- Houston is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Memphis.
- Houston is 8-2 SU in their last 10 games against an opponent in the American Athletic Conference conference.
- Houston is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the West Division division.
- Houston is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games played in October.
Tigers
- Memphis is 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis’ last 6 games.
- Memphis is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis’ last 6 games against Houston.
- Memphis is 18-2 SU in their last 20 games at home.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis’ last 5 games when playing at home against Houston.
- Memphis is 6-14 ATS in their last 20 games against an opponent in the American Athletic Conference conference.
- Memphis is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the West Division division.
- Memphis is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games played in October.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis’ last 5 games played in week 6.