On Saturday, the American Athletic Conference brings an interesting coaching matchup. The Navy Midshipmen are trying to help Ken Niumatalolo hang on. Consider that Niumatalolo was once one of the hot names in college football. But in recent years, he has lost his NCAA Football betting touch. Last year, he was said to be on the hot seat. A win over Army likely saved his job. Houston coach Dana Holgorsen was hired as the man to take Houston into national prominence. Instead, the Cougars are fighting for a minor bowl.
Houston Cougars vs. Navy Midshipmen NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 22, 2022, Noon p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Navy-Marine Corps Stadium, Annapolis, Maryland |
| TV Coverage: | ESPNU |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Houston | -3 (-110) | 53 (-110) | -160 |  |
| Navy | +3 (-110) | 53 (-110) | +135 | |
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Houston at Navy SBG Odds Overview
Casual gamblers will prefer the power sports betting brand of Houston. Despite the Cougars’ inconsistent value this year. Sharps will take a look at Navy. They liked that the Midshipmen paid as a dog at SMU on Friday night. Such results are typical of service academies as underdogs.
Houston Cougars Team Overview
Last game, the Houston Cougars won 33-32 against the Memphis Tigers as 1-point road dogs. The game went over the total of 57.5. Houston has a record of 3-3 straight up, 2-4 against the spread, and 5-1 over/under the total. Houston ranks 68th for total offense, 47th for passing, 83rd for rushing, and 60th for scoring. Defensively they rank 100th overall, 114th against the pass, 61st against the rush, and 114th for points allowed. Also, Houston ranks 89th for fewest turnovers lost and 70th for takeaways.
Clayton Tune threw a pair of touchdown passes inside the final two minutes. Hence, Houston scored 26 fourth-quarter points to stun Memphis. Tune tossed a 13-yard touchdown pass to KeSean Carter to pull Houston to 32-26 with 1:17 to play. And then Houston took possession following the ensuing onside kick. Tune and Carter connected for the game-winner on a 2-yard touchdown with 18 seconds to play. In sum, Tune finished 36-of-57 passing for 366 yards with three touchdowns. Sam Brown had nine receptions for 116 yards. In comparison, Nathaniel Dell made ten catches for 81 yards and a score. Carter had four receptions for 36 yards.
Navy Midshipmen Team Overview
Last game, the Navy Midshipmen lost 40-34 against the SMU Mustangs as 12.5-point road dogs. The game went over the total of 59. Navy has a record of 2-4 straight up, 4-2 against the spread, and 3-3 over/under the total. Navy ranks 87th for total offense, 126th for passing, 5th for rushing, and 101st for scoring. Defensively they rank 53rd overall, 111th against the pass, 7th against the rush, and 53rd for points allowed. Also, Navy ranks 121st for fewest turnovers lost and 98th for takeaways.
Quarterback Tai Lavatai carried it 25 times for 121 yards and two touchdowns for Navy. Also, Lavatai was 9-of-22 passing for 137 yards with two touchdowns and an interception.
Namely, Tanner Mordecai passed for 336 yards and three touchdowns. Also, he rushed for 74 yards and a score to help SMU. All four of Mordecai’s touchdowns went for 20-plus yards. Mordecai raced up the middle for a 60-yard touchdown run to begin SMU’s 20-point scoring run in the third quarter. Additionally, Mordecai had a short pass to Jordan Kerley for a 33-yard touchdown.
Houston at Navy SBG Free Picks
As was previously noted, Navy brings its best NCAA Football Betting value as a road dog.
Houston at Navy SBG Best Bet: Navy Midshipmen.