Armed Forces Bowl: Air Force vs. Houston Preview

A rare bowl game that serves as a rematch of a game earlier in the year, the Air Force Falcons will try to beat the Houston Cougars for a second time December 31. The teams meet at Amon Carter Stadium in the Armed Forces Bowl. Oddsmakers currently have the Cougars listed as 4-point favorites versus the Falcons, while the game's total is sitting at 65. Jared Tew ran for Air Force's only touchdown in their 44-10 loss to TCU in Week 13. The Horned Frogs managed to cover the 20-point spread in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the day's posted total (41.5). Case Keenum put up five TD passes for Houston in a losing cause as they were upset by Rice in Week 14. The Cougars failed to cover the 3-point spread, while the final score played OVER the total of 79. Team records: Air Force: 8-4 SU, 7-4 ATS Houston: 7-5 SU, 4-7 ATS Air Force most recently: When playing in December are 4-5 When playing on grass are 3-7 After being outgained are 4-6 When playing outside the conference are 6-4 Houston most recently: When playing in December are 2-6 When playing on grass are 9-1 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 3-7 A few trends to consider: Air Force is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of Air Force's last 10 games Houston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games Houston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games