Houston at East Carolina

The Houston Cougars have had some strong teams over the years, but they are under .500 as they head to East Carolina for an AAC tilt. The Cougars have a losing record despite one of the softest out-of-conference schedules in the country. They have only been on the road four times where they have managed just a single win. East Carolina has won six of their last seven at home where they have been very good. Since their blowout loss to North Carolina, they have not allowed any of their last seven opponents to get more than 68 points in a game. The Cougars may be hungry enough to stay in the hunt here, but on the road where they have been weak, and 0-4 in conference play will leave them short at the buzzer. Play East Carolina on the moneyline.