3* NCAAF SMASH on Houston -6

Houston vs. Southern Methodist, 10/18/2012 20:00 EDT, Score: 42 - 72

Point Spread: -6/-110 Houston

Sportsbook: BookMaker

Result: Loss

3* NCAAF SMASH on Houston -6
Houston isn't as good as it was a year ago when it defeated SMU 37-7. However, SMU isn't as good either. Plus, the Cougars are the team in much better form.

Houston has won three in a row convincingly, while SMU has lost three of four and was just defeated by a Tulane team that is among the worst in college football.

Houston has won six in a row against SMU with all six of those coming by at least six points, and I expect it to continue its dominance in the series.

This is the month Houston has typically got it going as it is 7-0 ATS in its last seven October games. It is also on an 8-0 ATS run versus teams that have a losing record.

Houston's recent offensive outbursts also bode well for us. Consider that the Cougars are on a 7-0 ATS run after gaining 525 or more total yards in 2 consecutive games. They are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games versus a team with a losing home record. Lay the points.