Memphis looks to cover the Tigers-Cougars point spread this week and improve its overall 7-4 mark when they host Houston in Week 13 action.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 41-31 win for the Cougars on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Houston Cougars vs Memphis Tigers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Memphis battles the Houston Cougars, currently with a 9-2 mark (5-6 ATS). The over under records, important for totals betting, are 6-5 for the Tigers and 4-7 for the Houston Cougars. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Memphis vs Houston injuries news.
The OddsShark Power Rankings have the Memphis Tigers at No. 33 and the Houston Cougars at No. 14 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Memphis Tigers No. 17-ranked offense (38.73 PPG) against a Houston Cougars defense that ranks No. 19 at 20.27 PPG. The Memphis Tigers passing attack has averaged 284.55 yards per game, more than the Houston Cougars give up through the air (210.55 YPG on average).
Defensively, the Houston Cougars feature the league's No. 31-rated road run defense, allowing 136.75 yards per game. Memphis, meanwhile, ranks No. 62 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for the the Cardinals, they were scorched by Chance Allen for 105 receiving yards against the Cougars in a 36-10 loss at TDECU Stadium.
Cincinnati didn't make much of a game of it last time out, losing to the Tigers as Memphis blasted them 34-7 in Week 12 action.
- Houston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
- Houston is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
- Houston is 17-4-1 ATS in its last 22 games on the road
- Memphis is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
- Memphis is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Memphis's last 9 games
- Memphis is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
