#277/278 ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* Over 59.5 Points – Houston vs Hawaii, Thursday at 3:30 PM ET - Houston’s defense isn’t great to begin with as they’ve allowed at least 30 points in all but 2 games this year and now they will be short handed. Their top tackler (LB) and top sack man have both opted out for this game. The 2 teams who did not reach 30 points on Houston this year were Navy, who ranks 121st nationally in scoring and USF who ranks 101st nationally in scoring. Everyone has had their way with this defense. Hawaii’s stop unit isn’t any better. They have allowed 30 or more in every game but 2 as well including a UNLV offense that ranks 117th in scoring offense. Both defenses rank outside the top 20 in total defense allowing more than 400 YPG. Both defenses are also terrible at slowing down or stopping explosive plays each ranking 93rd or lower in defending both pass and rush explosiveness. Both of these offenses will be able to move the ball and score points. Houston’s offense has topped 400 total yards in every game but one this season and that was vs Cincinnati who has a top 15 total defense. The Hawaii offense was a bit more up and down this season, however they were able to score at least 24 points in 6 of their 8 games. We feel they’ll look good here vs a depleted Houston defense that wasn’t good to begin with. Both teams can reach into the 30’s here and we’ll take the OVER.