Houston at Army 12/22/18 - Armed Forces Bowl - CFB Picks & Predictions

The Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl will feature a matchup between the Houston Cougars and Army Black Knights. The Cougars finished tied for first in the American West Division and won eight games overall. Last time out, Houston gave up 21 unanswered points during the fourth quarter of a 52-31 road loss at Memphis. The Cougars were torched for 610 yards of total offense on the afternoon.

Through twelve games, Houston ranks sixth nationally in total offense and is scoring 46.4 points on average. Army comes into this matchup with a defense that ranks 11th in yards allowed and gives up just 18.7 points per contest. The Army Black Knights have won 10 games for the second straight season and finished the season ranked number twenty-two in the AP Poll. On Saturday, Army defeated Navy in front of President Donald Trump by a 17-10 final score. The Black Knights flexed their muscle on defense, allowing just 208 yards of total offense and forcing four turnovers on the afternoon.

For the season, Army ranks second in the nation in rushing offense and is scoring 30.8 points per game. Houston will look to slow down the triple-option attack with a defense that ranks 98th against the run and gives up 34.3 points on average.