Texas-El Paso vs Houston 2010 College Football Pick: All the professional sports franchises Houston town has to offer, will have to move over Friday night because the high flying University of Houston Cougars football team is taking center stage by hosting the Texas-El Paso Miners in a crucial C-USA West matchup at Robertson Stadium.
With only a few hours till kick-off, Bodog.com lists the Cougars as nearly three touchdown favorites at -20 1/2-points versus UTEP with a lofty 75 total.
It was almost a year ago when Houston was climbing the ladder, nationally ranked and billed as a possible BCS buster. The Cougars were coming off back to back wins over BIG 12 member schools Oklahoma State and Texas Tech. Then the unthinkable happened — they traveled to play UTEP. The Cougars were shocked, losing as double-digit favorites, 41-58. It was a game where Houston's defense failed in every way.
UTEP suffered through an agonizing 4-8 season that was dotted with inconsistancies throughout. For example defeating two of the best teams in the C-USA West but losing to the lowest. It was a team of mood swings, defeating Houston a week after losing 7-64 to Texas. Then losing to one of the worst teams the following week at Memphis.
Friday's game doesn't set up to be the trap as last years edition. The Cougars, led by Heisman Trophy candidate quarterback Case Keenum, blasted Texas State (FCS) 68-28 at Robertson Stadium. They covered the 39–point spread as favorites, while the total score (96) made winners of OVER bettors.
The Miners also picked up an easy win by besting Arkansas-Pine Bluff 31-10. They They failed to cover the 38.5 point spread as favorites, while the total score (41) made winners of UNDER bettors.
Gambling fans should take into consideration a few betting trends for this game. Houston is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home while UTEP is 0-5 in its last five games on the road and 1-4 ATS in its last five road games.
Game Pick: I look for Houston to win big versus UTEP tonight on a national stage. I am normally cautious picking favorites with large lines but this one looks justified. I am taking Houston and giving the 21 1/2 points.
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