Connecticut at Houston

Houston is averaging 44.8 points per game and 497.5 total offense yards. Yet the posted total in this matchup is only around 50 due to Connecticut's lack of offense, not just this season, but the last few years. However, this is a big revenge game for the Cougars, who lost at UConn last season as an eight point favorite, which resulted in Houston's only loss in 2015. Coach Tom Herman and the Cougars will show no mercy not only for payback reasons, but also so his 4-0 team can impress the voters and improve their chances for a possible playoff berth. Houston QB Greg Ward Jr. has completed 65.7 percent of his passes for 936 yards and five touchdowns. Six different receivers have caught TD passes this season and Duke Catalon is averaging 4.7 yards per carry in 48 attempts. Connecticut is averaging 21.3 points per game, which actually is an improvement from last year's 17 points per contest, but the defense has taken a step back in giving up an average of 22.5 points compared to 19 last year. UConn is capable of putting some scores on the board as quarterback Bryant Shirreffs is 79-of-118 for 819 yards with two interceptions and two TDs.  Houston is a four-touchdown favorite, but the smart bet is on the total. Take the OVER.