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have to avoid a letdown in 2022, but they should be poised for another big year.
Houston Cougars Regular Season Win Total Betting Lines
Over 9.0 (-110)
Under 9.0 (-110)
Last Season
After a season-opening loss to Texas Tech in 2021, Houston was able to rattle off 11 straight wins. Eight of those wins came in American Athletic Conference action, and that put them in the league championship game.
Houston did fall to Cincinnati in that game but bounced back to beat Auburn in the Birmingham Bowl. The Cougars have a number of blowout wins as well, and that dominance is what has everyone so excited for 2022.
Cougars Key Losses Heading Into 2022
The biggest loss is running back Alton McCaskill, as he rushed for 961 yards and 16 touchdowns a year ago. McCaskill suffered a torn ACL in the offseason, and his absence could impact the season.
Logan Hall graduated after the 2021 season, and the Cougars are going to miss his defensive presence on the inside. The defense has taken a bigger hit than the offense, but there is still plenty of talent on that side of the football.
2022 Houston Cougars Team Preview
The transfer portal has been good to the Houston Cougars, and this might be the most talented team in the American Athletic Conference. Quarterback Clayton Tune is also back to lead the offense, and there could be some explosive offensive performances along the way.
This defense was one of the best in the country during the 2021 season, and that group could be even better in 2022. If the offense continues to shine, then the defense will have the freedom to try and make some big plays.
2022 Houston Football Schedule
The non-conference schedule for the Houston Cougars is highlighted by a road game at Texas Tech, but that might end up being the only game in which Houston is the underdog. The Cougars have a pretty favorable non-conference slate, and they are also set to be one of the best teams in the American again this season.
Looking at a team’s schedule is always important when betting on win totals, and it appears that there are plenty of wins scheduled.
2022 Cougars Regular Season Win Total Prediction
It’s hard to predict that Houston will find a way to get to 12 wins again this season, but they just need to win 10 to hit the over. That is very doable for Houston, especially with a pretty favorable non-conference slate before league action.
Houston could become this year’s version of Cincinnati, and they will be knocking on the door of reaching a major bowl game this season.
Pick: Houston Cougars Over 9.0 Wins (-110)
Read our 2022 Crimson Tide win total pick and 2022 Bulldogs win total pick.
