Thursday 10-19-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-18-2017, 05:28 PM

When: 8:25 PM ET, Thursday, October 19, 2017
Where: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California

Preview: Chiefs at Raiders

Gracenote
Oct 17, 2017

The Oakland Raiders were a trendy preseason choice to wind up in the conference championship game, but they are in desperate need of a victory to keep from falling out of contention in the AFC West. Riding a four-game losing streak, the struggling Raiders face a daunting task when they host the division-leading Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night.

Oakland plugged a void this week with the signing of four-time All-Pro linebacker NaVorro Bowman, a tackling machine who moves across the Bay after he was released by the San Francisco 49ers on Friday. "A lot of experience, a lot of leadership, a lot of physicality," star outside linebacker Khalil Mack said of Bowman. "You're talking about a guy that, all you've got to do is turn the ball back to him. He's going to be there. And that's what we're ready to do." Kansas City became the last team in the NFL to lose, dropping a 19-13 decision at home to Pittsburgh on Sunday, but it has won five in a row against the Raiders. I think the positive is we've got a short week to try to get this bounce back and get this taste out of our mouth, if there is a positive," Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith said.

TV: 8:25 p.m. ET, CBS, NFL Network. LINE: Chiefs -3. O/U: 47

ABOUT THE CHIEFS (5-1): Kansas City averaged nearly 33 points through its first five victories, but its offense was bottled up while its 27th-ranked run defense was shredded for 194 yards. Kareem Hunt rushed for a season-low 21 yards but had five receptions for 89 yards to become the first rookie in league history to amass at least 100 scrimmage yards in each of his team’s first six games. Multi-threat receiver Tyreek Hill injured his neck in Sunday's game and it was feared he might have a concussion, but the team pronounced him good to go. Smith threw for 246 yards and a TD last week, failing to post a 100-plus passer rating for the first time.

ABOUT THE RAIDERS (2-4): Derek Carr returned to the lineup after missing one game with a fractured bone in his back, but had another mediocre game and has four interceptions in his past three contests after tossing only six picks in the entire 2016 season. The vertical passing game has been a staple in Oakland since the franchise's inception, but deep threat Amari Cooper has a combined nine receptions for 51 yards during the four-game skid. Marshawn Lynch has not provided the expect jolt to the ground game, rushing for two TDs and an averaging 42.8 yards rushing. Only three teams in the league have fewer than the Raiders' 11 sacks.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Smith is 9-1 with 19 TDs and four interceptions in his last 10 games versus Oakland.

2. Carr has lost five in a row to the Chiefs, but he has 14 TD passes in his last six home games.

3. Hunt, the league's leading rusher, has 885 yards from scrimmage -- the third-highest total ever by a rookie through six games.

PREDICTION: Raiders 23, Chiefs 22

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-18-2017, 05:29 PM

Trends - Kansas City at Oakland

ATS TRENDS

Kansas City

Chiefs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Chiefs are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Chiefs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Chiefs are 9-0 ATS in their last 9 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
Chiefs are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 vs. AFC West.
Chiefs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Chiefs are 14-3 ATS in their last 17 road games.
Chiefs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Chiefs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. AFC.
Chiefs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.
Chiefs are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games in Week 7.
Chiefs are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
Chiefs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.

Oakland

Raiders are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Raiders are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 Thursday games.
Raiders are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in October.
Raiders are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. AFC.
Raiders are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Raiders are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Raiders are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC West.
Raiders are 0-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Raiders are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Raiders are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games on grass.

OU TRENDS

Kansas City

Under is 5-0 in Chiefs last 5 games in Week 7.
Under is 8-1 in Chiefs last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1 in Chiefs last 6 road games.
Under is 24-6 in Chiefs last 30 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 20-6 in Chiefs last 26 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Under is 19-7-1 in Chiefs last 27 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
Under is 10-4 in Chiefs last 14 games in October.
Under is 5-2 in Chiefs last 7 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 5-2 in Chiefs last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 35-15-1 in Chiefs last 51 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 15-7 in Chiefs last 22 games on grass.

Oakland
Under is 5-0 in Raiders last 5 vs. AFC West. Over is 4-0 in Raiders last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 20-6-1 in Raiders last 27 home games. Under is 5-2-1 in Raiders last 8 Thursday games. Under is 5-2 in Raiders last 7 games on grass. Over is 5-2 in Raiders last 7 games in Week 7. Under is 17-8 in Raiders last 25 games in October.

HEAD TO HEAD

Chiefs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Favorite is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Chiefs are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 meetings in Oakland.
Under is 18-6 in the last 24 meetings.
Road team is 21-7 ATS in their last 28 meetings.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-18-2017, 05:40 PM

When: 7:30 PM ET, Thursday, October 19, 2017
Where: Centennial Bank Stadium, Jonesboro, Arkansas

QUICK HITS

Overall Team Offense

The Arkansas State Red Wolves are ranked 34 on offense, averaging 455.6 yards per game. The Red Wolves are averaging 123.2 yards rushing and 332.4 yards passing so far this season.
The UL Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns are ranked 57 on offense, averaging 411.8 yards per game. The Ragin' Cajuns are averaging 174.0 yards rushing and 237.8 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

The Arkansas State Red Wolves are 2-0 at home this season, 2-0 against conference opponents and 1-2 against non-conference opponents.
At home the Red Wolves are averaging 49.5 scoring, and holding teams to 10.0 points scored on defense.
The UL Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns are 1-2 while on the road this season, 2-1 against conference opponents and 1-2 against non-conference opponents.
On the road, the Ragin' Cajuns are averaging 28.0 scoring, and holding teams to 42.3 points scored on defense.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-18-2017, 05:41 PM

Trends - UL Lafayette at Arkansas State

ATS TRENDS

UL Lafayette
Ragin' Cajuns are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 conference games. Ragin' Cajuns are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win. Ragin' Cajuns are 20-6 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Ragin' Cajuns are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games. Ragin' Cajuns are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall.

Arkansas State

Red Wolves are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 home games.
Red Wolves are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games in October.
Red Wolves are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 Thursday games.
Red Wolves are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Red Wolves are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games on fieldturf.
Red Wolves are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.
Red Wolves are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up win.
Red Wolves are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win.
Red Wolves are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Red Wolves are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Red Wolves are 39-16-1 ATS in their last 56 conference games.
Red Wolves are 35-16-1 ATS in their last 52 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

UL Lafayette

Under is 5-0 in Ragin' Cajuns last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 4-0-1 in Ragin' Cajuns last 5 games in October.
Under is 4-0 in Ragin' Cajuns last 4 games following a ATS win.
Under is 10-2-1 in Ragin' Cajuns last 13 conference games.
Over is 3-1-1 in Ragin' Cajuns last 5 Thursday games.
Under is 12-4-1 in Ragin' Cajuns last 17 games on fieldturf.
Under is 5-2 in Ragin' Cajuns last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-4-1 in Ragin' Cajuns last 14 games following a straight up win.

Arkansas State

Under is 4-0 in Red Wolves last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
Under is 5-1-1 in Red Wolves last 7 games following a straight up win.
Under is 5-1-1 in Red Wolves last 7 games following a ATS win.
Over is 9-2 in Red Wolves last 11 games in October.
Under is 4-1-1 in Red Wolves last 6 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 7-2 in Red Wolves last 9 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Under is 10-3-1 in Red Wolves last 14 games on fieldturf.
Over is 22-7-1 in Red Wolves last 30 conference games.
Under is 6-2-1 in Red Wolves last 9 home games.
Under is 11-4-1 in Red Wolves last 16 games overall.
Over is 12-5 in Red Wolves last 17 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Underdog is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
Ragin' Cajuns are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 meetings.
Ragin' Cajuns are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 meetings in Arkansas State.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-18-2017, 05:43 PM

When: 8:00 PM ET, Thursday, October 19, 2017
Where: TDECU Stadium, Houston, Texas

Preview: Memphis at Houston

Gracenote
Oct 17, 2017

A short week will only add to the drama when Memphis visits Houston on Thursday night for a key American Athletic Conference West Division game. The past three meetings have been decided by four points or fewer.

"We know we're going to have a quick turnaround," Memphis coach Mike Norvell told the media Monday. "We've got an abbreviated week (but) our kids are excited about this game because they know what comes with this game." The Tigers can gain the upper hand in the division and become bowl eligible for the fourth straight season -- a program first -- with a win. Memphis quarterback Riley Ferguson has 10 touchdowns and no interceptions in his past two games while the Tigers have scored 100 points during that span. The Cougars have won 11 straight conference home games, and six of the past seven against Memphis.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Houston -3

ABOUT MEMPHIS (5-1, 2-1 AAC): Ferguson leads the conference with 1,814 passing yards and 19 touchdowns, including nine TD passes to Anthony Miller (45 catches, 606 yards). Darrell Henderson (542 rushing yards, three TDs) is averaging 8.1 yards per carry to lead the ground game while Tony Pollard (39.3 yards per return) has two kickoff returns for touchdowns this season. Sophomore Austin Hall leads the Tigers with 44 tackles and recorded three of the team's five takeaways (two interceptions, fumble) in last week's victory over Navy.

ABOUT HOUSTON (4-2, 2-1): Quarterback Kyle Postma (805 yards, five interceptions, four touchdowns) has made three straight starts but had three turnovers in Saturday's loss at Tulsa. Steven Dunbar (team-best 40 catches for 462 yards) is coming off his first 100-yard game of the season while Linell Bonner (37 catches, 344 yards, three TDs) had five catches for 44 yards in his return from a concussion. Matthew Adams and D'Juan Hines each have 57 tackles for a defense that has 10 sacks and 12 takeaways.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Memphis has won 11 straight regular-season non-Saturday games, including six on the road.

2. Ferguson and Miller have connected for 22 total touchdown passes, the most among active QB-WR combinations.

3. Houston QB Kyle Allen (771 passing yards, four touchdowns, four interceptions) started the first three games but has not played since being replaced in the fourth quarter of the Texas Tech game Sept. 23.

PREDICTION: Memphis 38, Houston 30

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-18-2017, 05:43 PM

Trends - Memphis at Houston

ATS TRENDS

Memphis

Tigers are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 games on turf.
Tigers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games.
Tigers are 15-31-5 ATS in their last 51 games in October.
Tigers are 7-19-3 ATS in their last 29 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Tigers are 7-20 ATS in their last 27 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Tigers are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win.
Tigers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 Thursday games.
Tigers are 2-9-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.

Houston

Cougars are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Thursday games.
Cougars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Cougars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Cougars are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Cougars are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games overall.
Cougars are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.
Cougars are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.
Cougars are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in October.
Cougars are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 conference games.
Cougars are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss.

OU TRENDS

Memphis

Under is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games on turf.
Over is 7-1 in Tigers last 8 Thursday games.
Under is 23-6-1 in Tigers last 30 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 7-2 in Tigers last 9 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 6-2 in Tigers last 8 games overall.
Over is 6-2 in Tigers last 8 games following a straight up win.
Over is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 games in October.
Over is 14-6 in Tigers last 20 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

Houston

Under is 4-0 in Cougars last 4 games in October.
Under is 6-0 in Cougars last 6 home games.
Under is 6-0 in Cougars last 6 games on turf.
Under is 4-0 in Cougars last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 4-0 in Cougars last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-1 in Cougars last 7 conference games.
Under is 7-2 in Cougars last 9 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.
Under is 23-8-1 in Cougars last 32 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.
Under is 19-7 in Cougars last 26 games overall.
Under is 9-4 in Cougars last 13 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.
Over is 9-4 in Cougars last 13 Thursday games.
Under is 37-18 in Cougars last 55 games following a ATS loss.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Houston.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-18-2017, 05:54 PM

NFL opening line report: A-Rod injury turns Pack into early Week 7 pups
Patrick Everson

The Green Bay Packers are home underdogs for just the second time since the beginning of the 2014 season. Will backup QB Brett Hundley be able to carry the load for the Pack with A-Rod out?

Through six weeks of the NFL season, there are no more undefeated teams, and it’s anybody’s guess as to which squad is best. Patrick Everson checks out the opening lines on four Week 7 games, with insights from Scott Cooley, odds consultant for offshore sportsbook Bookmaker.eu.

Kansas City Chiefs at Oakland Raiders (+3)

Kansas City tumbled from the ranks of the unbeaten with a sluggish Week 6 offensive performance, failing to put up touchdown until the fourth quarter. The Chiefs (5-1 SU and ATS) lost to Pittsburgh 19-13 as a 3.5-point home favorite.

Oakland welcomed the return of star quarterback Derek Carr, then promptly mirrored KC with a lackluster effort. The Raiders (2-4 SU and ATS) had just one second-half score – a fourth-quarter touchdown after which they missed the extra point. That proved critical when the Raiders, 3-point home faves, lost 17-16 on a last-second San Diego field goal.

Both teams now have a short week, playing in the Thursday nighter.

“What a change in perception between these teams from the offseason to the present,” Cooley said. “The Chiefs finally put up a dud, but that’s expected at some point, while Oakland looks like it’s already left for Vegas. But as we’ve seen in recent weeks with teams that look disoriented, expect the Raiders’ best effort Thursday night.”

Early bettors apparently think so. Although the Raiders were still 3-point home pups late Sunday night, the price to get those points was up to -125.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-18-2017, 05:54 PM

NFL
Long Sheet

Week 7

Thursday, October 19

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KANSAS CITY (5 - 1) at OAKLAND (2 - 4) - 10/19/2017, 8:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as a road favorite of 3 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games versus division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 49-80 ATS (-39.0 Units) in games where the line is +3 to -3 since 1992.
OAKLAND is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less since 1992.
OAKLAND is 74-103 ATS (-39.3 Units) in home games since 1992.
OAKLAND is 74-103 ATS (-39.3 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
OAKLAND is 58-83 ATS (-33.3 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
OAKLAND is 25-49 ATS (-28.9 Units) in home games versus division opponents since 1992.
OAKLAND is 74-103 ATS (-39.3 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field since 1992.
OAKLAND is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) in home games after 2 or more consecutive losses since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 3-1 against the spread versus OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS CITY is 4-0 straight up against OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-18-2017, 05:55 PM

NFL

Week 7

Trend Report

Thursday, October 19

KANSAS CITY @ OAKLAND
Kansas City is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Kansas City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oakland's last 8 games at home
Oakland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-18-2017, 05:55 PM

NFL

Week 7

Thursday's game
Chiefs (5-1) @ Raiders (2-4)— Oakland lost its last four games, scoring 6 TD’s on last 43 drives; they’re -3 in turnovers his year, with zero INT’s- they have only one takeaway in last three games. Raiders lost to Ravens/Chargers at home last two weeks. Carr returned vs Chargers, but they ran lot of shorter pass patterns to lessen chances he gets hit on his broken back. Kansas City was held to 251 yards in home loss to Steelers Sunday, its first loss in six games. KC is 3-o on road (over 3-0), scoring ppg (12 TD’s on 33 drives); Chiefs won last five series games (four by 8+ points), winning 34-20/26-10 in last two visits to Oakland. Three of last four Raider games stayed under the total. NFL-wide, divisional home underdogs are 7-5 vs spread.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-18-2017, 06:00 PM

NCAAF
Long Sheet

Thursday, October 19

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MEMPHIS (5 - 1) at HOUSTON (4 - 2) - 10/19/2017, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 24-46 ATS (-26.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1992.
MEMPHIS is 15-35 ATS (-23.5 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 2-0 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 1-1 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAFAYETTE (3 - 3) at ARKANSAS ST (3 - 2) - 10/19/2017, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS ST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ARKANSAS ST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
ARKANSAS ST is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAFAYETTE is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1992.
LA LAFAYETTE is 41-24 ATS (+14.6 Units) in road games after playing a conference game since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS ST is 1-1 against the spread versus LA LAFAYETTE over the last 3 seasons
ARKANSAS ST is 1-1 straight up against LA LAFAYETTE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-18-2017, 06:00 PM

NCAAF

Week 8

Trend Report

Thursday, October 19

LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE @ ARKANSAS STATE
Louisiana-Lafayette is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Louisiana-Lafayette is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Arkansas State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Arkansas State is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games at home

MEMPHIS @ HOUSTON
Memphis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Memphis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 10-18-2017, 06:01 PM

NCAAF

Week 8

Thursday’s game
Underdogs covered last four Memphis-Houston games; Tigers’ 48-44 (+6.5) win over Houston LY was their first in last seven series games. Memphis split its two road games this year, losing 40-13 (+4.5) at UCF, then routing UConn 70-31 (-14.5). Tigers won tough 30-27 game with Navy LW; they lost last three visits to Houston, by 1-10-41 points. Cougars lost 45-17 as a 13-point favorite at Tulsa; they allowed 200+ rushing yards in their two losses, 152 or less in their four wins. AAC home favorites are 7-4 vs spread in conference play.

Arkansas State scored 94 points in winning its first two Sun Belt games, by 18-34 points; they lost three of last four games with Louisiana, but won two of last three played here. Underdogs covered four of last six series games. Under Anderson, ASU is 12-5 vs spread as a home favorite. Ragin’ Cajuns allowed 16-7 points in their last two games, after allowing average of 53.8 ppg in first four games. Under Hudspeth, ULL is 18-11 vs spread as road underdogs, 1-2 this season. Sun Belt home favorites are 3-6 vs spread in conference play.

**bmd1803** · 10-18-2017, 09:55 PM

Memphis at Houston 10/19/17 - NCAA Football Picks & Predictions

by Eddie

Latest Odds : HOU -2.5 Total 61
A big American Conference college football showdown will take place on Thursday night, when the Memphis Tigers visit the Houston Cougars. Memphis has won five of their first six games, with their only loss coming at undefeated Central Florida. Last weekend, Memphis took advantage of five turnovers during their 30-27 home victory against 25th ranked Navy. Riley Ferguson threw for 279 yards and three touchdowns on the afternoon for the Tigers.

Through their first six games, Memphis ranks 11th in total offense and is scoring an average of 42.4 points. Houston is allowing 400 yards per game, but just 16.2 points per contest.

Houston comes into this matchup with two losses through their first six games, but still in position to reach the American Conference Championship game. On Saturday, Houston allowed 38 points during the second half of a disappointing 45-17 loss at Tulsa. The Cougars allowed the Golden Hurricanes to rush for 288 yards on the day.

For the season, Houston ranks 52nd in total offense and scores 27.2 points per game. Memphis puts up little resistance on defense, allowing over 500 yards and 35.2 points on average.

Recent Betting Trends:
Memphis is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games.
Memphis is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Houston.
Houston is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 6 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games.

Free Betting Pick: Houston Cougars -2.5

Last year, Memphis snapped a six-game losing streak in this series with a 44-41 home victory. The two defenses are allowing an average of over 900 yards of total offense this season, making the over the play on Thursday night. Final Score Prediction, Houston Cougars 41-35.

Thursday 10-19-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

Thursday 10-19-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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