Four years ago, the Houston Cougars fired head coach Major Applewhite. Following a 7-14 College Football odds bowl game loss to Army. Houston brass bragged that they would fire football coaches that went 8-4. Correlate the status of current coach Dana Holgorsen. He is in his fourth season on the job. So far, Holgorsen has gone 4-8, 3-5, 12-2, and 4-3 in 2022. Last year was seen as Holgorsen’s breakout. Instead, the Cougars have taken two steps back. Yet Dirty Dana is not on the hot seat. Houston’s big-money donors continue to back him.
USF Bulls vs. Houston Cougars Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 29, 2022, Noon ET |
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| Location: | TDECU Stadium, Houston, Texas |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN2 |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| USF | +17½ (-110) | 61 (-110) | +655 |  |
| Houston | -17½ (-110) | 61 (-110) | -910 | |
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USF at Houston SBG Odds Overview
As inconsistent as Houston has been, the USF Bulls are a difficult online betting sell to the public. Houston is the bigger and more respected brand. Last year bought the Cougars a lot of credibility in the eyes of squares. And South Florida hasn’t shown enough reliability to interest Wise Guys.
USF Bulls Team Overview
Last game, the USF Bulls lost 45-31 against the Tulane Green Wave as 12-point home dogs. The game went over the total of 55. USF has a record of 1-6 straight up, 2-5 against the spread, and 5-2 over/under the total. USF ranks 99th for total offense, 113th for passing, 50th for rushing, and 93rd for scoring. Defensively they rank 127th overall, 106th against the pass, 126th against the rush, and 126th for points allowed. Also, USF ranks 97th for fewest turnovers lost and 51st for takeaways.
Michael Pratt accounted for four touchdowns, and Tulane pulled away in the second half for a payout. In sum, Pratt was 23-of-35 passing for 329 yards with two touchdown passes and a pair of TD runs. Tyjae Spears added 148 yards rushing and two touchdowns for Tulane.
On the other hand, Katravis Marsh and Gerry Bohanon were a combined 14-of-23 passing for 259 yards for South Florida. Marsh threw two touchdown passes. In comparison, Bohanon tossed one TD pass and ran for another score.
Houston Cougars Team Overview
Last game, the Houston Cougars won 38-20 against the Navy Midshipmen as 2.5-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 51. Houston has a record of 4-3 straight up, 3-4 against the spread, and 6-1 over/under the total. Houston ranks 67th for total offense, 49th for passing, 79th for rushing, and 57th for scoring. Defensively they rank 99th overall, 112th against the pass, 58th against the rush, and 115th for points allowed. Also, Houston ranks 71st for fewest turnovers lost and 83rd for takeaways.
Namely, Clayton Tune threw for five touchdowns. There were two scores apiece from Nathaniel Dell and Sam Brown to help Houston get the money. Tune had touchdowns of 6, 11, 3, 7, and 4 yards. Overall, he was 21 of 30 for 261 yards. Tune passed for three touchdowns in the first half to build a 21-7 lead. It was Houston’s first halftime lead of the season. Meanwhile, Tai Lavatai was intercepted twice. And then Daba Fofana rushed for 89 yards and a score for Navy. Daniel Davies had a field-goal attempt blocked with 46 seconds left before halftime. Also, he was wide left early in the third quarter.
USF at Houston SBG Free Picks
On this occasion, terrible South Florida can’t be given a College Football odds recommendation.
USF at Houston SBG Best Bet: Houston Cougars.