Armed Forces Bowl: Air Force Falcons vs. Houston Cougars

Courtesy of OddsShark.com The Air Force Falcons and the Houston Cougars will both be trying to pick up a win when they battle at Amon Carter Stadium in the Armed Forces Bowl. Oddsmakers currently have the Cougars listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Falcons, while the game's total is sitting at 64. Air Force was grounded by BYU, losing 38-21 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Week 12. BYU covered as an 8-point home favorite in that contest while the final score played OVER the 47.5-point total. Case Keenum totaled 527 yards passing, five touchdowns, and three interceptions for Houston in a 38-32 loss to East Carolina in Week 14. The Cougars did not cover the 1.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the posted total of 68. Team records: Air Force: 7-5 SU, 6-4-1 ATS Houston: 10-3 SU, 8-4 ATS Air Force most recently: When playing in December are 4-6 When playing on grass are 3-7 After being outgained are 4-6 When playing outside the conference are 5-5 Houston most recently: When playing in December are 3-7 When playing on grass are 8-2 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing outside the conference are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Air Force is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Air Force's last 5 games Air Force is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games Houston is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games Houston is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games