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Buffalo Bulls vs. Troy Trojans Preview and Predictions 2018-12-22
NCAAF PREDICTIONS 8TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE


DOLLAR GENERAL BOWL STORYLINES


1. The talented freshman duo of Jaret Patterson and Kevin Marks will lead Buffalo into its first bowl game appearance in five seasons when it takes on Troy on Dec. 22 in the Dollar General Bowl in Mobile, Ala. Patterson and Marks have rushed for more than 1,700 yards and 25 touchdowns for the Bulls, who dropped their previous two bowl games in 2008 and 2013. The Trojans, who are making their third straight bowl appearance and second at the Dollar General Bowl, will counter with junior B.J. Smith, who set a school record with five consecutive 100-yard rushing games while churning out 1,093 yards and 12 touchdowns.


2. Patterson ran for 72 yards in a 30-29 loss to Northern Illinois in the Mid-American Conference championship game Nov. 30 to break the freshman rushing record of 917 yards previously set by Aaron Leeper in 2002. The Maryland native has 946 yards and 13 touchdowns while Marks has amassed 805 yards and 12 scores on the ground for the Bulls, whose 10 wins are the most in school history. Junior Emmanuel Reed, who was the team's leading rusher last season with 840 yards, has contributed 371 yards and one touchdown to help Buffalo break the school's single-season rushing record of 2,463 yards set in 1998.


3. The Trojans, who are 1-1 in bowl games played in Mobile, which is located roughly three hours from their campus, opened the season with a 5-1 record before losing starting quarterback Kaleb Barker for the season due to a knee injury. Sophomore Sawyer Smith stepped in and lost the first game he started to Liberty but then led the Trojans to four straight wins before they missed out on a chance to qualify for the Sun Belt Conference championship game with a 21-10 loss to Appalachian State. Smith has completed 61.1 percent of his passes for 1,349 yards with 10 touchdowns against six interceptions.


TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Buffalo -2.5


ABOUT BUFFALO (10-3, 7-1 MAC): The month of November was not kind to junior quarterback Tyree Jackson as he broke the 200-yard barrier just once while the Bulls posted a 2-2 record. In the first nine games, the MAC Offensive Player of the Year averaged 247 yards while throwing 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions, but those numbers dropped to 158 yards per game with four touchdowns and three interceptions in four games in November, which culminated with the Bulls allowing a 29-10 lead to slip away in the MAC championship game defeat. Jackson, who needs two touchdown passes to tie the school record of 29 set by Joe Licata in 2014, is no stranger to struggles as the Bulls went 2-10 in his first season as the starter in 2016 before climbing to 6-6 last season under Lance Leipold.


ABOUT TROY (9-3, 7-1 Sun Belt): While Smith is unquestionably the motor that makes this team run, the Trojans have a stable of talented receivers that allowed both Barker and Smith to throw for over 1,000 yards, the second time that has happened in school history. Senior Damion Willis is the big play threat with 43 catches for 775 yards and eight touchdowns, while Deondre Douglas caught one more pass than his teammate for 437 yards and eight scores. Sidney Davis finished with 39 catches and Tray Eafford and Jabir Daughtry-Frye had 21 receptions each for the Trojans, who have won 22 of their last 26 games.


PREDICTION: Buffalo 34, Troy 31

 

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Buffalo vs Troy 2018-12-22 7:00 PM vs Troy 2018-12-22 7:00 PM
Troy Over Under Trends	%	overs	under	push
Under is 5-0 in Trojans last 5 games as an underdog of 10.5 or greater.	100.0	0	5	0
Over is 5-0 in Trojans last 5 neutral site games as a favorite.	100.0	5	0	0
Over is 7-0 in Trojans last 7 Bowl games.	100.0	7	0	0
Over is 38-17 in Trojans last 55 non-conference games.	69.1	38	17	0
Under is 5-1 in Trojans last 6 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.	83.3	1	5	0
Under is 9-1 in Trojans last 10 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.	90.0	1	9	0
Under is 12-4-1 in Trojans last 17 games on fieldturf.	75.0	4	12	1
Over is 5-0 in Trojans last 5 bowl games as a favorite.	100.0	5	0	0
Over is 4-1 in Trojans last 5 vs. MAC.	80.0	4	1	0
Over is 7-3 in Trojans last 10 games as a favorite.	70.0	7	3	0
Over is 7-0 in Trojans last 7 neutral site games.	100.0	7	0	0
Over is 6-2 in Trojans last 8 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.	75.0	6	2	0
Over is 6-2 in Trojans last 8 games as a favorite of 10.5 or greater.	75.0	6	2	0
Under is 5-1 in Trojans last 6 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.	83.3	1	5	0
Over is 7-0 in Trojans last 7 bowl games.	100.0	7	0	0
Under is 4-1 in Trojans last 5 games as an underdog.	80.0	1	4	0
Under is 8-1 in Trojans last 9 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.	88.9	1	8	0
Over is 5-1 in Trojans last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.	83.3	5	1	0
Troy Point Spread Trends	%	wins	losses	push
Trojans are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss.	75.0	6	2	0
Trojans are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.	100.0	4	0	0
Trojans are 10-2-1 ATS in their last 13 games as a favorite.	83.3	10	2	1
Trojans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.	83.3	5	1	0
Trojans are 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win.	88.9	8	1	1
Trojans are 42-20-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.	67.7	42	20	2
Trojans are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.	70.6	12	5	1
Trojans are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games as an underdog.	75.0	9	3	0
Trojans are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog of 10.5 or greater.	87.5	7	1	0
Trojans are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.	75.0	12	4	0
Trojans are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.	25.0	2	6	1
Trojans are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games overall.	80.0	12	3	1
Trojans are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. MAC.	16.7	1	5	1
Trojans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.	80.0	4	1	0
Trojans are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite of 10.5 or greater.	71.4	5	2	1
Trojans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf.	83.3	5	1	0
Trojans are 4-1-2 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0.	80.0	4	1	2
Buffalo Over Under Trends	%	overs	under	push
Under is 11-1 in Bulls last 12 games as an underdog of 10.5 or greater.	91.7	1	11	0
Over is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 games overall.	80.0	4	1	0
Over is 5-2 in Bulls last 7 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.	71.4	5	2	0
Over is 5-1 in Bulls last 6 non-conference games.	83.3	5	1	0
Over is 19-7 in Bulls last 26 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.	73.1	19	7	0
Over is 4-1 in Bulls last 5 games on fieldturf.	80.0	4	1	0
Under is 10-4 in Bulls last 14 games following a straight up loss.	71.4	4	10	0
Over is 3-1-1 in Bulls last 5 games following a ATS loss.	75.0	3	1	1
Over is 20-8 in Bulls last 28 games as a favorite.	71.4	20	8	0
Over is 6-1-1 in Bulls last 8 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.	85.7	6	1	1
Under is 11-4-1 in Bulls last 16 games as an underdog.	73.3	4	11	1
Over is 5-0 in Bulls last 5 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.	100.0	5	0	0
Over is 3-0-1 in Bulls last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.	100.0	3	0	1
Buffalo Point Spread Trends	%	wins	losses	push
Bulls are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss.	77.8	7	2	0
Bulls are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.	83.3	5	1	0
Bulls are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.	100.0	5	0	0
Bulls are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite.	83.3	5	1	0
Bulls are 3-10-2 ATS in their last 15 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.	23.1	3	10	2
Bulls are 5-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.	71.4	5	2	0
Bulls are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 non-conference games.	75.0	6	2	0
Bulls are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog.	80.0	8	2	0
Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.	100.0	4	0	0
Bulls are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games overall.	73.1	19	7	0
Bulls are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games.	0.0	0	5	0
Bulls are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games on fieldturf.	75.0	6	2	0
Bulls are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.	83.3	5	1	0

 

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Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Preview and Predictions 2018-12-22
NCAAF PREDICTIONS 9TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE


SOFI HAWAI'I BOWL STORYLINES


1. Bowl matchups are the most fun when teams come in with conflicting styles, and Hawai'i and Louisiana Tech fit the bill. The high-flying Rainbow Warriors will try to find a way to light up the scoreboard when they take on the defensive-minded Bulldogs in the SoFi Hawai'i Bowl in Honolulu on Saturday, Dec. 22. Hawai'i averages 32.2 points while Louisiana Tech limited opponents to an average of 23.8 points.


2. The Rainbow Warriors are making their eighth appearance in the Hawai'i Bowl and second in three years and expect to enjoy a home-field advantage. "The University of Hawai'i is honored to be participating in the 2018 Hawai'i Bowl," athletics director David A.K. Matlin told reporters. "This is a special holiday tradition and an amazing experience for our student-athletes who continue to inspire our state. This game gives us one last chance to thank our fans for all the support they've given us throughout the season and a great send-off for our senior class." The Rainbow Warriors are 4-3 in the Hawai'i Bowl, including a 52-35 win over Middle Tennessee State in 2016.


3. Louisiana Tech is making its fifth consecutive bowl appearance and is looking for its fifth straight win in its fifth different bowl game. The Bulldogs have some history playing in hostile territory after winning the Armed Forces Bowl over Navy in 2016 and taking the Frisco Bowl from SMU last season. "We could not be more excited to represent Louisiana Tech in the Hawai'i Bowl," Bulldogs coach Skip Holtz told reporters. "I want to thank the Hawai'i Bowl committee, the people of Hawaii and everyone involved for giving us this incredible opportunity to play our final game of the 2018 season in the great state of Hawaii. I am very excited for this football team to experience the culture and hospitality of the Hawai'i Bowl while also having the opportunity to face off against a great opponent in such a historic stadium."


TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Hawai'i -1.


ABOUT LOUISIANA TECH (7-5, 5-3 C-USA): Bulldogs defensive end Jaylon Ferguson led the bowl subdivision with 15 sacks and was named the Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year. The senior will spend his final collegiate game terrorizing the Rainbow Warriors offensive line and hoping his offense can get just enough done to win the game. That offense is guided by junior quarterback J'Mar Smith, who threw for five touchdowns and four interceptions over the team's final eight games and is completing 57 percent of his passes on the season.


ABOUT HAWAI'I (8-5, 5-3 Mountain West): Rainbow Warriors quarterback Cole McDonald threw for 3,790 yards and 35 TDs in the regular season and was at his best in the finale at San Diego State on Nov. 24, when he threw for 452 yards, three TDs and no interceptions in a 31-30 overtime victory. McDonald could find himself scrambling away from Ferguson and got some practice by rushing for a score in each of the last two games. McDonald's favorite target is wide receiver John Ursua, who owns 89 catches for 1,343 yards and 16 TDs.


PREDICTION: Hawai'i 31, Louisiana Tech 24

 

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Hawaii vs Louisiana Tech 2018-12-22 10:30 PM vs Louisiana Tech 2018-12-22 10:30 PM
Louisiana Tech Over Under Trends	%	overs	under	push
Over is 8-2 in Bulldogs last 10 games as an underdog of 10.5 or greater.	80.0	8	2	0
Under is 5-0 in Bulldogs last 5 games overall.	100.0	0	5	0
Under is 18-8 in Bulldogs last 26 games following a double-digit loss at home.	69.2	8	18	0
Over is 4-0 in Bulldogs last 4 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.	100.0	4	0	0
Over is 9-4 in Bulldogs last 13 non-conference games.	69.2	9	4	0
Under is 4-1 in Bulldogs last 5 games on fieldturf.	80.0	1	4	0
Under is 4-0 in Bulldogs last 4 games following a straight up loss.	100.0	0	4	0
Under is 4-0 in Bulldogs last 4 games following a ATS loss.	100.0	0	4	0
Under is 4-1 in Bulldogs last 5 games as a favorite.	80.0	1	4	0
Under is 6-2 in Bulldogs last 8 neutral site games.	75.0	2	6	0
Under is 5-0 in Bulldogs last 5 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.	100.0	0	5	0
Over is 11-5 in Bulldogs last 16 games as a favorite of 10.5 or greater.	68.8	11	5	0
Under is 4-0 in Bulldogs last 4 games as an underdog.	100.0	0	4	0
Over is 7-3-1 in Bulldogs last 11 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.	70.0	7	3	1
Under is 5-2 in Bulldogs last 7 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.	71.4	2	5	0
Over is 9-2 in Bulldogs last 11 games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0.	81.8	9	2	0
Under is 5-1 in Bulldogs last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.	83.3	1	5	0
Louisiana Tech Point Spread Trends	%	wins	losses	push
Bulldogs are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.	0.0	0	5	0
Bulldogs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.	83.3	5	1	0
Bulldogs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite.	20.0	1	4	0
Bulldogs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 bowl games.	83.3	5	1	0
Bulldogs are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.	80.0	8	2	0
Bulldogs are 14-2 ATS in their last 16 games following a double-digit loss at home.	87.5	14	2	0
Bulldogs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 non-conference games.	71.4	5	2	0
Bulldogs are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.	25.0	2	6	0
Bulldogs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in December.	71.4	5	2	0
Bulldogs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.	80.0	4	1	0
Bulldogs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog.	83.3	5	1	0
Bulldogs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 10.5 or greater.	20.0	1	4	0
Bulldogs are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.	77.8	21	6	0
Bulldogs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game.	71.4	5	2	0
Bulldogs are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games on fieldturf.	0.0	0	4	0
Bulldogs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Bowl games.	83.3	5	1	0
Hawaii Over Under Trends	%	overs	under	push
Over is 17-5 in Rainbow Warriors last 22 games as an underdog of 10.5 or greater.	77.3	17	5	0
Under is 4-0 in Rainbow Warriors last 4 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.	100.0	0	4	0
Over is 5-2 in Rainbow Warriors last 7 Bowl games.	71.4	5	2	0
Over is 12-3 in Rainbow Warriors last 15 non-conference games.	80.0	12	3	0
Over is 5-2 in Rainbow Warriors last 7 games following a straight up win.	71.4	5	2	0
Over is 7-1 in Rainbow Warriors last 8 games in December.	87.5	7	1	0
Over is 7-1 in Rainbow Warriors last 8 vs. CUSA.	87.5	7	1	0
Under is 4-1 in Rainbow Warriors last 5 games as a favorite.	80.0	1	4	0
Over is 4-0 in Rainbow Warriors last 4 games following a ATS win.	100.0	4	0	0
Over is 4-1 in Rainbow Warriors last 5 neutral site games.	80.0	4	1	0
Under is 4-0 in Rainbow Warriors last 4 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.	100.0	0	4	0
Over is 5-2 in Rainbow Warriors last 7 bowl games.	71.4	5	2	0
Over is 20-8 in Rainbow Warriors last 28 games as an underdog.	71.4	20	8	0
Over is 7-3 in Rainbow Warriors last 10 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.	70.0	7	3	0
Over is 12-3 in Rainbow Warriors last 15 games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0.	80.0	12	3	0
Over is 7-3 in Rainbow Warriors last 10 vs. a team with a winning record.	70.0	7	3	0
Hawaii Point Spread Trends	%	wins	losses	push
Rainbow Warriors are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.	12.5	1	7	0
Rainbow Warriors are 6-20-1 ATS in their last 27 games as a favorite.	23.1	6	20	1
Rainbow Warriors are 9-23 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.	28.1	9	23	0
Rainbow Warriors are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games.	0.0	0	3	1
Rainbow Warriors are 7-20 ATS in their last 27 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.	25.9	7	20	0
Rainbow Warriors are 10-25 ATS in their last 35 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.	28.6	10	25	0
Rainbow Warriors are 8-24 ATS in their last 32 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.	25.0	8	24	0
Rainbow Warriors are 3-11-1 ATS in their last 15 games as an underdog.	21.4	3	11	1
Rainbow Warriors are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog of 10.5 or greater.	30.0	3	7	0
Rainbow Warriors are 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.	10.0	1	9	1
Rainbow Warriors are 15-34-2 ATS in their last 51 games overall.	30.6	15	34	2
Rainbow Warriors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. CUSA.	20.0	1	4	0
Rainbow Warriors are 0-7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite of 10.5 or greater.	0.0	0	7	1
Rainbow Warriors are 14-35-2 ATS in their last 51 games on fieldturf.	28.6	14	35	2

 

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Houston Cougars vs. Army Black Knights Preview and Predictions 2018-12-22
NCAAF PREDICTIONS


LOCKHEED MARTIN ARMED FORCE BOWL STORYLINES


1. Army returns to the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl looking to add to its eight-game win streak when it faces Houston on Saturday, Dec. 22, at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. The Black Knights, whose seven bowl games have been all been decided by a touchdown or less, beat San Diego State by a touchdown in this bowl last year. The Cougars, making their program-best sixth straight bowl appearance, lost three of their final four games to miss out on the American Athletic Conference title game.


2. Houston's beat-up defense will have its hands full with Army's triple option attack that is ranked second nationally with 296.3 rushing yards. Houston will be without four defensive line starters - All-American Ed Oliver, who announced he would skip the bowl game to prepare for the NFL Draft, and injured Jerard Carter, Payton Turner and Isaiah Chambers. The Cougars have already faced two of the country's top rushing teams in Navy and Memphis, allowing 344 and 401 rushing yards - respectively - during conference play.


3. Freshman quarterback Clayton Tune will make his second start in place of injured Cougars quarterback D'Eriq King (2,982 passing yards, 675 rushing yards, responsible for 50 touchdowns ). Houston enters bowl season fourth in scoring (46.4) and sixth in total offense (528.6 yards) but Army's tough defense can shut down high-scoring teams. The Black Knights, who use their ground game to control the clock (FBS-best time of possession at 38 minutes, 51 seconds), held opponents to 17.4 points, including FBS scoring-leader Oklahoma to 28 points.


TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Army -3


ABOUT HOUSTON (8-4, 5-3 American Athletic Conference): Tune is 38-of-85 for 565 yards, seven touchdowns and two interceptions in four appearances and will lose his redshirt by playing in the bowl. Tune has playmakers in junior running back Patrick Carr (816 yards, five touchdowns) and sophomore receiver Marquez Stevenson (team-best 67 catches for 947 yards, nine touchdowns) and the Cougars had junior running back Mulbah Car (325 yards, two scores) and junior receiver Keith Corbin (669 yards, 10 touchdowns) return from injuries to play Memphis in the finale. Senior linebackers Austin Robinson (team-high 116 tackles, 13 tackles for loss) and Roman Brown (105 tackles, 5.5 for loss) will try to lead a defense that missing plenty of experience up front, including Oliver - who missed most of the final five games because of a bruised knee and finishes with 193 tackles, 54 tackles for loss and 13.5 sacks in 33 career games.


ABOUT ARMY (10-2): Junior quarterback Kelvin Hopkins Jr. (847 rushing yards) and senior running back Darnell Woolfolk (885 rushing yards) combine for 26 of the Black Knights' 39 rushing touchdowns. Hopkins has completed 48-of-90 passes for 956 yards, six scores and three interceptions while senior Jordan Asberry (nine catches, 197 yards) has caught half of those touchdowns. Senior linebacker James Nachtigal (81 tackles and five sacks) leads an Army defense that has held five opponents to fewer than 100 yards rushing and has forced 16 turnovers, including four in the win against rival Navy to give the Black Knights the Commanders-in-Chief's Trophy in back-to-back seasons and back-to-back 10-win seasons - both program firsts.


PREDICTION: Army 27, Houston 23

 

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Houston vs Army 2018-12-22 3:30 PMvs Army 2018-12-22 3:30 PM
Army Over Under Trends	%	overs	under	push
Under is 11-1 in Black Knights last 12 games as an underdog of 10.5 or greater.	91.7	1	11	0
Over is 4-1 in Black Knights last 5 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.	80.0	4	1	0
Over is 7-1 in Black Knights last 8 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.	87.5	7	1	0
Under is 16-5 in Black Knights last 21 games in December.	76.2	5	16	0
Under is 6-2 in Black Knights last 8 neutral site games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.	75.0	2	6	0
Under is 11-4 in Black Knights last 15 games on grass.	73.3	4	11	0
Under is 6-1 in Black Knights last 7 vs. AAC.	85.7	1	6	0
Under is 17-5 in Black Knights last 22 neutral site games.	77.3	5	17	0
Under is 8-0 in Black Knights last 8 neutral site games as an underdog of 10.5 or greater.	100.0	0	8	0
Under is 5-2 in Black Knights last 7 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.	71.4	2	5	0
Over is 9-2 in Black Knights last 11 games as a favorite of 10.5 or greater.	81.8	9	2	0
Under is 16-5 in Black Knights last 21 neutral site games as an underdog.	76.2	5	16	0
Under is 40-18 in Black Knights last 58 games as an underdog.	69.0	18	40	0
Under is 4-1 in Black Knights last 5 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.	80.0	1	4	0
Under is 6-2 in Black Knights last 8 games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0.	75.0	2	6	0
Under is 23-8 in Black Knights last 31 vs. a team with a winning record.	74.2	8	23	0
Army Point Spread Trends	%	wins	losses	push
Black Knights are 0-2-2 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.	0.0	0	2	2
Black Knights are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.	30.8	4	9	0
Black Knights are 6-0-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.	100.0	6	0	1
Black Knights are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.	100.0	5	0	0
Black Knights are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games in December.	83.3	5	1	1
Black Knights are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog.	80.0	4	1	0
Black Knights are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.	75.0	15	5	1
Black Knights are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 neutral site games.	100.0	3	0	1
Black Knights are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.	83.3	5	1	1
Black Knights are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0.	12.5	1	7	0
Black Knights are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.	75.0	3	1	1
Black Knights are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 neutral site games as an underdog.	85.7	6	1	0
Houston Over Under Trends	%	overs	under	push
Over is 4-1 in Cougars last 5 bowl games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.	80.0	4	1	0
Under is 6-1 in Cougars last 7 games as an underdog of 10.5 or greater.	85.7	1	6	0
Over is 5-1 in Cougars last 6 games overall.	83.3	5	1	0
Under is 4-1 in Cougars last 5 neutral site games as a favorite.	80.0	1	4	0
Under is 6-2 in Cougars last 8 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.	75.0	2	6	0
Under is 11-5 in Cougars last 16 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.	68.8	5	11	0
Over is 4-1 in Cougars last 5 Bowl games.	80.0	4	1	0
Over is 4-1 in Cougars last 5 non-conference games.	80.0	4	1	0
Under is 4-0 in Cougars last 4 neutral site games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.	100.0	0	4	0
Over is 6-2 in Cougars last 8 games in December.	75.0	6	2	0
Over is 4-1 in Cougars last 5 neutral site games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.	80.0	4	1	0
Under is 5-0 in Cougars last 5 games on grass.	100.0	0	5	0
Under is 21-8 in Cougars last 29 games following a ATS loss.	72.4	8	21	0
Over is 4-1 in Cougars last 5 games as a favorite.	80.0	4	1	0
Over is 6-1 in Cougars last 7 bowl games as an underdog.	85.7	6	1	0
Over is 6-1 in Cougars last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.	85.7	6	1	0
Over is 8-1 in Cougars last 9 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.	88.9	8	1	0
Over is 5-2 in Cougars last 7 games as a favorite of 10.5 or greater.	71.4	5	2	0
Over is 6-2 in Cougars last 8 neutral site games as an underdog.	75.0	6	2	0
Over is 4-1 in Cougars last 5 bowl games.	80.0	4	1	0
Over is 7-3 in Cougars last 10 games as an underdog.	70.0	7	3	0
Under is 22-6 in Cougars last 28 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.	78.6	6	22	0
Under is 15-7 in Cougars last 22 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.	68.2	7	15	0
Over is 5-0 in Cougars last 5 games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0.	100.0	5	0	0
Over is 5-0 in Cougars last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.	100.0	5	0	0
Houston Point Spread Trends	%	wins	losses	push
Cougars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.	80.0	4	1	0
Cougars are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.	85.7	6	1	0
Cougars are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.	20.0	1	4	0
Cougars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.	20.0	1	4	0
Cougars are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.	22.2	2	7	0
Cougars are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points.	83.3	5	1	0
Cougars are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games in December.	28.6	2	5	1
Cougars are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games as an underdog.	75.0	15	5	1
Cougars are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog of 10.5 or greater.	100.0	6	0	0
Cougars are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.	87.5	7	1	1
Cougars are 18-6 ATS in their last 24 games on grass.	75.0	18	6	0

 

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Memphis Tigers vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons Preview and Predictions 2018-12-22
NCAAF PREDICTIONS 8TH DECEMBER 2018 BY GRACENOTE


BIRMINGHAM BOWL STORYLINES


1. Memphis and Wake Forest will meet for the first time since 1967 when they face off in the Jared Birmingham Bowl on Dec. 22 in Birmingham, Ala. The Tigers finished first in the West Division of the American Athletic Conference but fell in the title game 56-41 to unbeaten UCF. The Demon Deacons were tied for fifth in the ACC Atlantic Division and became bowl-eligible with a 59-7 win over Duke in their regular-season finale.


2. Darrell Henderson is Memphis' top offensive threat and is one of the best running backs in the nation, recently being named to the Walter Camp All-America first team. The 5-9 junior rushed for 1,909 yards on 214 attempts for an average of 8.9 yards per attempt while scoring 22 touchdowns. Wake Forest allowed 191.3 rushing yards per game during the regular season, ranking 91st in FBS.


3. Wake Forest will be without its top quarterback as freshman Sam Hartman has been declared out. Hartman, who injured his leg in early November against Syracuse, missed the final three regular-season games with sophomore Jamie Newman taking his place. Newman isn't the downfield passing threat Hartman is and finished the season with 755 passing yards on 101 attempts and a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 8:3.


TV: Noon ET, ESPN. LINE: Memphis -5.


ABOUT MEMPHIS (8-5, 5-3 American): The Tigers will be looking to alleviate the sting from their setback to UCF in the title game where Memphis had jumped out to a 24-7 lead in the first quarter. They'll try to do so by scoring a lot of points as they feature an explosive offense that averages 248.8 passing yards and 285.5 rushing yards while scoring 43.6 points per game - the seventh-high mark in the nation. Receiver Damonte Coxie is another player to watch, as the sophomore has a catch in 17 straight games and is just the third in program history to record a 1,000-yard receiving season as he had 66 catches for 1,104 yards and seven touchdowns in the regular season.


ABOUT WAKE FOREST (6-6, 3-5 ACC): The Demon Deacons are in a bowl game for the third year in a row and it took their best performance of the season to get them there in the rout of the Blue Devils on Nov. 24. "Certainly, this year, it was our most complete game," coach Dave Clawson told reporters after the game in which his offense put up a season high in points while the defense surrendered fewer than 17 points for the first time. The defense, which ranks 116th out of 129 teams in total defense (465.3 yards), will need to take its game to another level as it will be challenged early and often against Memphis' offensive machine.


PREDICTION: Memphis 58, Wake Forest 30

 

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Memphis vs Wake Forest 2018-12-22 12:00 PMvs Wake Forest 2018-12-22 12:00 PM
Wake Forest Over Under Trends	%	overs	under	push
Under is 7-3 in Demon Deacons last 10 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.	70.0	3	7	0
Over is 5-1 in Demon Deacons last 6 non-conference games.	83.3	5	1	0
Over is 6-2 in Demon Deacons last 8 games on fieldturf.	75.0	6	2	0
Under is 4-1 in Demon Deacons last 5 games following a ATS win.	80.0	1	4	0
Over is 5-1 in Demon Deacons last 6 games as a favorite of 10.5 or greater.	83.3	5	1	0
Under is 6-1 in Demon Deacons last 7 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.	85.7	1	6	0
Under is 5-2 in Demon Deacons last 7 games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0.	71.4	2	5	0
Over is 9-4 in Demon Deacons last 13 vs. a team with a winning record.	69.2	9	4	0
Wake Forest Point Spread Trends	%	wins	losses	push
Demon Deacons are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.	0.0	0	4	0
Demon Deacons are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.	0.0	0	4	0
Demon Deacons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite.	20.0	1	4	0
Demon Deacons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 bowl games.	80.0	4	1	0
Demon Deacons are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.	0.0	0	6	0
Demon Deacons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.	80.0	4	1	0
Demon Deacons are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.	0.0	0	4	0
Demon Deacons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.	20.0	1	4	0
Demon Deacons are 2-7 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.	22.2	2	7	0
Demon Deacons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games.	20.0	1	4	0
Demon Deacons are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games in December.	83.3	5	1	0
Demon Deacons are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as an underdog of 10.5 or greater.	77.8	7	2	0
Demon Deacons are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.	16.7	1	5	1
Demon Deacons are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games overall.	28.6	4	10	0
Demon Deacons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games.	80.0	4	1	0
Demon Deacons are 8-18 ATS in their last 26 games as a favorite of 10.5 or greater.	30.8	8	18	0
Demon Deacons are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games on fieldturf.	20.0	2	8	0
Demon Deacons are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0.	77.8	7	2	0
Demon Deacons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.	80.0	4	1	0
Demon Deacons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.	20.0	1	4	0
Demon Deacons are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.	76.2	16	5	0
Demon Deacons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Bowl games.	80.0	4	1	0
Memphis Over Under Trends	%	overs	under	push
Over is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 games as an underdog of 10.5 or greater.	71.4	5	2	0
Over is 5-1 in Tigers last 6 games overall.	83.3	5	1	0
Over is 13-5 in Tigers last 18 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.	72.2	13	5	0
Over is 10-1 in Tigers last 11 non-conference games.	90.9	10	1	0
Over is 6-1 in Tigers last 7 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game.	85.7	6	1	0
Over is 8-3 in Tigers last 11 games in December.	72.7	8	3	0
Over is 10-1 in Tigers last 11 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.	90.9	10	1	0
Over is 4-0 in Tigers last 4 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.	100.0	4	0	0
Over is 7-2 in Tigers last 9 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.	77.8	7	2	0
Under is 11-4 in Tigers last 15 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.	73.3	4	11	0
Over is 11-3 in Tigers last 14 games as a favorite of 10.5 or greater.	78.6	11	3	0
Over is 10-2 in Tigers last 12 games as an underdog.	83.3	10	2	0
Under is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.	80.0	1	4	0
Over is 5-0 in Tigers last 5 games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0.	100.0	5	0	0
Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.	80.0	4	1	0
Memphis Point Spread Trends	%	wins	losses	push
Tigers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss.	75.0	6	2	0
Tigers are 6-15-1 ATS in their last 22 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.	28.6	6	15	1
Tigers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss.	70.0	7	3	0
Tigers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite.	100.0	5	0	0
Tigers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 bowl games.	16.7	1	5	0
Tigers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.	80.0	4	1	1
Tigers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 non-conference games.	30.0	3	7	0
Tigers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.	87.5	7	1	0
Tigers are 22-8 ATS in their last 30 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game.	73.3	22	8	0
Tigers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game.	72.7	8	3	0
Tigers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games in December.	0.0	0	5	0
Tigers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games as an underdog.	30.8	4	9	0
Tigers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 10.5 or greater.	75.0	3	1	1
Tigers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 3.5-10.0.	20.0	1	4	0
Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.	80.0	4	1	0
Tigers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 neutral site games.	16.7	1	5	0
Tigers are 23-9 ATS in their last 32 games as a favorite of 10.5 or greater.	71.9	23	9	0
Tigers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf.	83.3	5	1	0
Tigers are 5-12-1 ATS in their last 18 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.	29.4	5	12	1
Tigers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 bowl games as an underdog.	0.0	0	5	0
Tigers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 neutral site games as an underdog.	0.0	0	6	0
Tigers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Bowl games.	16.7	1	5	0

 

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Birmingham Bowl, Dec. 22: Wake Forest vs. Memphis – Open: -3.5; Current: -3.5
Armed Forces Bowl, Dec. 22: Houston vs. Army – Open: -3; Current: -3
Dollar General Bowl, Dec. 22: Buffalo vs. Troy – Open: +3; Current: +3
Hawaii Bowl, Dec. 22: Louisiana Tech vs. Hawaii – Open: -2; Current: -2

 

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NCAAF

Long Sheet

Saturday, December 22

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WAKE FOREST (6 - 6) vs. MEMPHIS (8 - 5) - 12/22/2018, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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HOUSTON (8 - 4) vs. ARMY (9 - 2) - 12/22/2018, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARMY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
ARMY is 19-36 ATS (-20.6 Units) when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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BUFFALO (10 - 3) vs. TROY (9 - 3) - 12/22/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TROY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
TROY is 39-23 ATS (+13.7 Units) in road games in games played on turf since 1992.
TROY is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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LOUISIANA TECH (7 - 5) at HAWAII (8 - 5) - 12/22/2018, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISIANA TECH is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.
HAWAII is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HAWAII is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
HAWAII is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
HAWAII is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
HAWAII is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

 

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NCAAF

Bowl Season

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Trend Report


Saturday, December 22

Memphis Tigers
Memphis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Memphis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Wake Forest is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Wake Forest's last 6 games

Houston Cougars
Houston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Army
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Army
Army Black Knights
Army is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Army is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Army is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Army is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston

Buffalo Bulls
Buffalo is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Buffalo is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games
Troy Trojans
Troy is 11-3-2 ATS in its last 16 games
Troy is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Troy's last 6 games

LA Tech Bulldogs
Louisiana Tech is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Louisiana Tech is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Louisiana Tech's last 5 games
Louisiana Tech is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Louisiana Tech is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Louisiana Tech's last 5 games on the road
Louisiana Tech is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Hawaii
Louisiana Tech is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Hawaii
Louisiana Tech is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Hawaii
Louisiana Tech is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Hawaii
Hawaii Warriors
Hawaii is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Hawaii is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Hawaii is 2-10-1 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Hawaii is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Hawaii's last 5 games at home
Hawaii is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Louisiana Tech
Hawaii is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Louisiana Tech
Hawaii is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Louisiana Tech
Hawaii is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Louisiana Tech

 

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Birmingham Bowl
Wake Forest is in its 3rd straight bowl, winning 34-26/55-52 in previous two; Memphis is in its 5th straight bowl, losing last three while allowing 34.3 ppg. Wake scored 50+ points in four of its six wins- they’re 1-4 scoring less than 27 points. Deacons are 11-4-1 vs spread in last 16 games as an underdog, 1-2 this year. Memphis won four of its last five games after a 4-4 start; they ran ball for 400+ yards in last two games, 200+ yards in last eight games. Wake held five of last six opponents under 200 rushing yards. Tigers are 11-5 in last 16 games as a favorite, 6-1 this year. Last four years, AAC teams are 17-11 vs spread when playing an ACC opponent. Three of last four Wake games stayed under total; five of last six Memphis games went over.

 

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Armed Forces Bowl, Fort Worth
Army won its last eight games after losing in OT at Oklahoma Sept 28; they outgained Sooners 379-355, running ball for 339 yards. Cadets did get held under 300 TY in three of last four games; they’re 1-4 vs spread in last five games as a favorite. Houston lost three of last four games after a 7-1 start; they gave up 45 points in all four losses this year. Star DE Oliver left team to prep for NFL Draft, which leaves a void. Navy ran for 344 yards vs Cougars, which is a red flag. Houston is in its 6th straight bowl; they lost 34-10/33-27 in last two; they won this bowl in 2014. Army is in 3rd straight bowl, winning 38-31ot/42-35 in last two- they won this bowl LY. Three of last four Army games stayed under total; five of last six Houston games went over.

 

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Dollar General Bowl, Mobile, AL
Sun Belt team beat the MAC team in this bowl four of last five years (underdogs 3-2 vs spread) with average total of 64. Troy won this game two years ago. Buffalo is in its third bowl, its first since 2013; Bulls lost 38-20/49-24 in first two bowls. Bulls’ coach Leipold won six national titles in D-III, this is his first D-I bowl. Troy is in its 3rd straight bowl, winning last two 28-23/50-30- their last two bowl losses were both in OT. Troy is 9-3, but scored 12-10 points in last two games; under Brown, Trojans are 9-3-1 as underdogs, 1-1-1 this year. Buffalo is 10-3, losing MAC title game 30-29; Bulls are 5-3 vs spread this year in games with single digit spread- they’re 1-3 this season when scoring less than 30 points. Four of last five Buffalo games went over total; three of last four Troy games stayed under.

 

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Hawai’i Bowl
Louisiana Tech is in its fifth straight bowl, winning the last four while scoring 45.3 ppg; Hawai’i is in its second bowl since 2010; Rainbows (+7) beat MTSU 52-35 in this game two years ago. Underdogs are 4-3 vs spread in this bowl last seven years, winning last two SU. Average total in this bowl last three years is 65.3. Louisiana Tech lost three of its last four games after a 6-2 start; Tech is 4-3 SU on road this year, with two losses to SEC teams; they’re 14-4 in lat 18 games as road underdogs, 4-1 this year. Hawai’i is 4-2 at home vs I-A teams this year; Rainbows are 7-0 when they score 30+ points, 1-5 when they don’t. These teams last played in 2011; Hawai’i won last two meetings. Since ’12, Mountain West teams are 13-11 vs spread when playing C-USA teams. Tech’s last five games stayed under the total.

 

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NCAAF

Dunkel

Bowl Season


Saturday, December 22

Wake Forest @ Memphis

Game 221-222
December 22, 2018 @ 12:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Wake Forest
92.864
Memphis
92.059
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Wake Forest
by 1
71
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Memphis
by 5
74
Dunkel Pick:
Wake Forest
(+5); Under

Houston @ Army

Game 223-224
December 22, 2018 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
86.788
Army
88.314
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Army
by 1 1/2
72
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Army
by 3
67
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(+3); Over

Buffalo @ Troy

Game 225-226
December 22, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Buffalo
83.022
Troy
83.035
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Troy
Even
61
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Buffalo
by 3
53
Dunkel Pick:
Troy
(+3); Under

Louisiana Tech @ Hawaii

Game 227-228
December 22, 2018 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Louisiana Tech
70.549
Hawaii
73.871
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Hawaii
by 3 1/2
64
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Hawaii
by 1
58 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Hawaii
(-1); Over

 

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WAKE FOREST vs. MEMPHIS (Birmingham Bowl)...Wake only 3-6 as dog this season but Clawson was 10-2-1 in role entering this season. Deacs 4-1 SU, 4-0-1 vs. line last five bowls including wins past two seasons. Memphis no wins or covers last three years in bowls, only 2-4 vs. points away from home this season.
Wake Forest, based on team trends.

 

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HOUSTON vs. ARMY (Armed Forces Bowl)...Army back in this game for a second straight year. Black Knights have won SU last two bowls (1-1 vs. line), 10-5-2 last 17 on board since mid 2017. Also 6-1-1 last 8 away from Michie Stadium. Cougs 3-8 vs. points last 11 away from home, 0-2 SU and vs. line last two years in bowls.
Army, based on team trends.

 

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BUFFALO vs. TROY (Dollar General Bowl)...Bulls 9-4 vs. line this season, 18-6-2 last 26 on board. Also 6-2-1 last nine on board vs. non-MAC. Troy 8-3-1 vs. number this season, 9-3-1 as dog since 2015. Trojans have won and covered past three bowls, including past two seasons.
Slight to Troy, based on team trends.

 

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LA TECH at HAWAII (Hawaii Bowl)...Hawaii 3-4 vs. spread at home this season, 6-13-1 vs. points at home since Nick Rolovich took over in 2016. Bows 9-20-1 vs. points since late in 2016 season. La Tech closed slowly this season by dropping 3 of last 4 vs. line, but 9-4 against line last 13 away from home, and Skip Holtz 17-6 as dog since 2014. Holtz 4-0 SU, 3-1 vs. line in bowls with Bulldogs.
La Tech, based on team trends.