Houston at Memphis

Houston hasn't played in a month since defeating South Florida 56-21 on November 14. They rolled up 319 yards rushing in that game and are 15-3 UNDER the total after gaining 300-plus rushing yards. At .500 on the season, they have a shot at a winning season so expect a strong effort by the defense. Houston is 17-5 UNDER the total against pass defenses that surrender 275-plus yards per game, as well as 13-4 UNDER on the road versus defenses that allow 450-plus total yards per contest. The Memphis defense is allowing 18.6 points over the last three games including a 10-7 victory at Navy. Memphis has won all five of its home games, so expect a strong defensive effort, and they are 46-27 UNDER the total after failing to cover the spread in two out of their last three contests. Take Houston/Memphis UNDER the total.