College Football Week 12 Odds, Picks & Predictions: Houston vs. East Carolina (2022)
Let’s take a look at the College Football Week 12 odds, picks, and predictions for this weekend’s game: Houston vs. East Carolina.
And check out our other game previews and picks for Week 12 of the College Football season:
- Middle Tennessee vs. Florida Atlantic
- Auburn vs. Western Kentucky
- North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech
- Navy vs. UCF
- Utah vs. Oregon
- Maryland vs. Ohio State
- UCLA vs. USC
- Louisiana vs. Florida State
- Vanderbilt vs. Florida
- LSU vs. UAB
- Appalachian State vs. Old Dominion
- Fresno State vs. Nevada
- UConn vs. Army
- Duke vs. Pittsburgh
Check out Thor Nystrom’s Week 12 College Football Power Rankings >>
College Football Week 12 Odds, Picks & Predictions: Houston vs. East Carolina
After a rough 2-3 start to the season, Houston looked like it might give up on the season. Instead, they turned things around, going 4-1, scoring 43.8 points per game, and putting up the 8th-rated offense per SP+.
Senior QB Clayton Tune has led the way for the high-powered Cougar offense. He's gone for 3024 yards (9th in the nation) and 31 touchdowns (3rd in the nation). They've been able to score on every defense they've played this year, and I expect this matchup with East Carolina to be no different.
ECU is a fairly balanced team, ranking 50th in offense and 52nd in defense. They've had some head-scratching offense performances, including a 20-point outing in a loss to Navy and a 9-point performance in a loss to Tulane. Houston's defense may not provide much of a challenge, but I don't think the Pirates' offense will be able to go score for score with the Cougars.
An explosive offense is one of the best ways to pull off a longshot upset in college football. The Houston Cougars have one of the most explosive offenses in the nation and should come away from this game with another victory.
Pick: Houston ML (+180)
What is Betting Against the Spread?
Betting "against the spread" refers to the act of choosing the winning team based on a numeric handicap placed on the team that oddsmakers believe is superior, rather than picking the outright winner. For example, if the Rams face the Bengals, and oddsmakers set the spread at Rams -3.5, you would need Los Angeles to win by 4 or more points in order to cash your Rams bet.
What is an Over/Under Bet?
Over/Under is a wager based on how many points you think will be scored in a specific game. Oddsmakers set the total, and bettors decide whether the final score will be higher or lower than that number. If an Over/Under is set at 44.5 points and you bet Over, you will need the combined score of both teams to be 45 points or higher to win your bet.
What is a Moneyline Bet?
A moneyline bet involves choosing which team you believe will win a specific matchup. The moneyline favorite carries a minus designation, like -130. This means that you need to wager $130 to earn a $100 profit. Conversely, the underdog carries a plus designation, like +110. This means that you win $110 in profit on a $100 bet.
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