Arizona vs Houston Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Oct 2025
College Football Betting Preview: Arizona vs Houston
Arizona go up against Houston in this NCAAF Week 8 matchup at TDECU Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday 18 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.
Get the Best Value By Backing Houston
We think that Houston should prove too strong for Arizona. Therefore, it’s all about going to the Moneyline to back them and there’s juice in the -110 available.
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27-3 Victory for Arizona in Previous H2H Clash
Arizona Wildcats lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Brigham Young Cougars 33-27 at Arizona Stadium.
Houston Cougars triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Oklahoma State Cowboys were beaten 39-17 at Boone Pickens Stadium.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last matchup between Arizona and Houston saw the former win. It was a 27-3 scoreline at Arizona Stadium.
Quarterbacks
Noah Fifita
Conner Weigman
Arizona vs Houston Prediction & Picks
We bring you the complete Arizona vs Houston betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.
Game Prediction
We’re eager to back Houston to win this college football matchup and that leads us to the Moneyline for our pick. It’s difficult to turn down the -110 that they claim the win.
Tracking injury updates is a big part of our CFB analysis and team news plays a major role in shaping our picks. We combine this with recent form and the most important stats to get a complete picture.
Key Arizona vs Houston stats:
Houston Moneyline Probability
The best sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This college bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
Houston can be backed in many different ways and you might find the odds more attractive when you check out the Spread or the Result & Total lines.
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Best Bet
Houston Moneyline @ -110
Player Prop Picks
Conner Weigman (Houston) can be backed at -114 to rack up over 205.5 passing yards. We can back him in the QB Passing Yards market and hope the Over hits.
Same Game Parlay Picks
Check out this same game parlay which starts with Houston on the moneyline. We’ve also gone for Over 46.5 points and Conner Weigman (Houston) to have Over 205.5 passing yards.
A same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different outcomes within the same football game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.
Correct Score Prediction
21
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30
Houston
There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on the Coogs to achieve a 30-21 win should give bettors a good run for their money.
Arizona vs Houston Odds
The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.
Tight Affair in the Eyes of the Books
Houston are available at Moneyline odds of -104, while opponents Arizona can be backed at -112. According to the top sportsbooks, the home team have an implied probability of 51%.
The spread currently stands at 1.5 and the total points line is 47.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. Those expecting a low total can back Under 47.5 at -115.
Whether you are wagering pre-game or in-game on college football, the top betting apps let you feast on a wide range of team props and game lines. The selections are practically endless, and it’s awesome to have so many options at your fingertips.
Dean Connors Favorite to Score First TD
Dean Connors is the favorite to be First Touchdown Scorer at +480. If you’re interested in backing him to score a TD at anytime, then the price is -145.
Touchdown
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
Micro Betting
You don’t have to wait for the final outcome when it comes to college football micro betting. Instead, there’s the opportunity to wager on live lines which tend to be settled in a shorter space of time and the in-game odds are always changing.
Houston Record Shows Five Wins in Last Ten at Home
Houston have five wins and five losses in the last 10 home games, posting 19.50 points per contest while yielding 20.50.
Arizona have taken four straight defeats on the road. They have five wins and five losses in the last 10 road games, averaging 27.80 points on offense and surrendering 31.00 on defense.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O46.5 | U46.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Home Stats |
5-5 | 40.00 | 19.50 | 20.50 | 2 | 8 | |
 Arizona Away Stats |
5-5 | 58.80 | 27.80 | 31.00 | 8 | 2 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O46.5 = Games Over 46.5 Points
- U46.5 = Games Under 46.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Arizona Wildcats Stats
Houston Cougars Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
- +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 53.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 58.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 46.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 46.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 26.70 pts and allowed 26.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 27.80 pts and allowed 31.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 43.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 40.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 46.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 46.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 23.00 pts and allowed 20.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 19.50 pts and allowed 20.50 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAF Standings Select Season
| Big 12 | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BYU
|
7 | 0 | 249 | 109 | 140 | 4-0 | 3-0 | 7W |
Cincinnati
|
6 | 1 | 265 | 132 | 133 | 4-1 | 2-0 | 6W |
|
Houston
|
6 | 1 | 206 | 133 | 73 | 3-1 | 3-0 | 2W |
Texas Tech
|
6 | 1 | 307 | 99 | 208 | 4-0 | 2-1 | 1L |
Iowa State
|
5 | 2 | 205 | 133 | 72 | 3-0 | 2-2 | 2L |
TCU
|
5 | 2 | 254 | 184 | 70 | 4-0 | 1-2 | 1W |
Utah
|
5 | 2 | 258 | 107 | 151 | 2-1 | 3-1 | 1L |
|
Arizona
|
4 | 3 | 221 | 142 | 79 | 4-1 | 0-2 | 2L |
Baylor
|
4 | 3 | 254 | 220 | 34 | 2-2 | 2-1 | 1L |
Kansas
|
4 | 3 | 227 | 165 | 62 | 3-1 | 1-2 | 1L |
UCF
|
4 | 3 | 215 | 120 | 95 | 4-1 | 0-2 | 1W |
Colorado
|
3 | 4 | 174 | 166 | 8 | 3-2 | 0-2 | 1W |
Kansas State
|
3 | 4 | 206 | 189 | 17 | 3-2 | 0-2 | 1W |
West Virginia
|
2 | 5 | 147 | 216 | -69 | 2-1 | 0-4 | 4L |
Oklahoma State
|
1 | 6 | 116 | 269 | -153 | 1-4 | 0-2 | 6L |
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