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The Houston Cougars (3-3) will visit the Navy Midshipmen (2-4) on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET.
The Midshipmen are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3), versus the Cougars (with an over/under of 53 points).
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Game Info and Betting Lines for Houston vs. Navy
- Game Day: Saturday, October 22, 2022
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Location: Annapolis, Maryland
- Stadium: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougars | -3 | -110 | -111 | 53 | -110 | -110 | -153 | +126 |
Houston Betting Insights
- Navy has gone 4-2-0 ATS this season.
- Navy is a 4-1 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 3 points or more this year.
- The teams have hit the over in three of Navy’s six games with a set total.
Houston Stats & Insights
- From an offensive standpoint, Houston ranks 67th in the FBS with 403.2 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 98th in total defense (413.7 yards allowed per contest).
- With 33.7 points allowed per game on defense, which ranks 16th-worst in the FBS, Houston has been forced to rely on their 57th-ranked offense (31.3 points per contest) to keep them competitive.
- Houston has the 50th-ranked passing offense this year (261.2 passing yards per game), and has been worse on defense, ranking 20th-worst with 275.2 passing yards allowed per game.
- On offense, Houston ranks 79th in the FBS with 142.0 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 59th in rushing yards allowed per contest (138.5).
- Houston ranks 96th in third-down defense this year (42.5% third-down percentage allowed), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking 24th-best in the FBS with a 47.9% third-down percentage.
- With seven forced turnovers (98th in the FBS) against eight turnovers committed (40th in the FBS), Houston’s -1-1 turnover margin ranks 100th in college football.
Houston’s Best Players
- Clayton Tune has compiled 1,567 yards (261.2 ypg) on 141-of-218 passing with 12 touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 214 rushing yards (35.7 ypg) on 66 carries while scoring three touchdowns on the ground.
- Brandon Campbell has racked up 296 yards on 67 carries while finding paydirt three times.
- Ta’Zhawn Henry has rushed for 220 yards (36.7 per game) on 51 carries with two touchdowns, while also hauling in 158 yards in the passing game (on 11 catches), finding the end zone one time through the air.
- Nathaniel Dell’s team-high 534 yards as a receiver have come on 43 catches (out of 62 targets) with six touchdowns.
- Matthew Golden has put together a 233-yard season so far with two touchdowns, hauling in 17 passes on 31 targets.
- Derek Parish has collected 4.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up 6.0 TFL and 19 tackles.
- Donavan Mutin, Houston’s tackle leader, has 32 tackles and 3.0 TFL this year.
- Thabo Mwaniki leads the team with one interception, while also putting up 13 tackles and one pass defended.
Navy Betting Insights
- So far this year, Navy has put together a 4-2-0 record against the spread.
- Navy is 4-1 against the spread when an underdog by 3 points or more this season.
- Three of Navy’s six games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
Navy Stats & Insights
- In terms of total yards, Navy ranks 86th in the FBS (369.8 total yards per game) and 54th on the other side of the ball (364.0 total yards allowed per contest).
- Navy is generating 23.3 points per game on offense this season (101st-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 24.2 points per game (53rd-ranked) on defense.
- In terms of passing, this season has been difficult for Navy on both sides of the ball, as it is posting only 114.7 passing yards per contest (sixth-worst) and surrendering 274.5 passing yards per game (21st-worst).
- In terms of rushing, Navy has excelled on both sides of the ball this season, ranking fifth-best in rushing yards per game (255.2) and seventh-best in rushing yards surrendered per game (89.5).
- Navy is putting up a 42.2% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (56th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing a 38.4% third-down rate (64th-ranked) on defense.
- With nine forced turnovers (68th in the FBS) and 10 turnovers committed (72nd in the FBS) this season, Navy ranks 100th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -1.
Navy’s Best Players
- Tai Lavatai leads Navy with 662 yards on 36-of-77 passing with four touchdowns compared to one interception this season. He has chipped in with 267 rushing yards (44.5 ypg) on 94 carries while scoring five touchdowns on the ground.
- Dabe Fofana is his team’s leading rusher with 88 carries for 336 yards, or 56.0 per game. He’s found the end zone three times on the ground, as well.
- Maquel Haywood has racked up 298 yards on 49 carries, while also catching six passes for 92 yards.
- Vincent Terrell II has hauled in 170 receiving yards on six catches to pace his squad so far this season while scoring two touchdowns as a receiver.
- Jayden Umbarger has put together a 169-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 13 passes on 21 targets.
- Mark Walker has racked up 153 reciving yards (25.5 ypg) this season.
- Jacob Busic has 4.0 sacks to pace the team, and also has 2.0 TFL and 13 tackles.
- John Marshall is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s amassed 27 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and two sacks.
- Nicholas Straw has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has 16 tackles, 2.0 TFL, one sack, and one pass defended to his name.
