Houston vs Utah Prediction, Picks & Odds | 24 Oct 2026
Houston vs Utah Predictions
We are confident that Utah will cover the spread. -6.5 seems a more than generous line and you can get -122 that they will win by a bigger margin when playing Houston.
Our Houston vs Utah betting picks highlight our Best Bet, Player Props, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Review the dedicated breakdowns below for the full reasoning behind the plays.
Houston vs Utah Preview
Houston go up against Utah at Rice-Eccles Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 22:15 on Saturday, October 24.
Houston Cougars claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 35-32 triumph against Oklahoma State Cowboys at TDECU Stadium made it four straight wins.
Utah Utes have triumphed in their last six games. The latest of these was on the road where Colorado Buffaloes were beaten 27-24 at Folsom Field.
H2H: Houston Won Last H2H Matchup
The scoreline was 17-14 in favor of Houston when they last played Utah, with the matchup taking place at TDECU Stadium.
Quarterbacks
Conner Weigman
Devon Dampier
Best Bet
It’s time to go for Utah against the spread, especially with an attractive -6.5 line at -122. Our pick is that the favorites can achieve a comfortable win in this college football battle.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
Our CFB picks always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the game. From there, we dive into the most valuable stats to uncover the insights that matter most.
Utah -6.5 Probability
The top betting apps make it a 54.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Conner Weigman (Houston) can be backed at -114 to end with fewer than 227.5 passing yards. It’s reasonable to expect he may fall short, making the QB Passing Yards line appealing.
The odds for Patrick Overmyer (Houston) to end with fewer than 53.5 receiving yards are -114. He may fall short of the Player Receiving Yards line, making this prop bet a strong pick.
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Same Game Parlay Pick
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Utah -6.5 on the spread, combined with Over 56.5 and Conner Weigman (Houston) to go Under 227.5 passing yards.
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Correct Score Prediction
27
-
38
Utah
There are lots of different ways to back Utah on the correct score betting and something like 38-27 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive odds.
Houston vs Utah Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
With the sportsbooks giving them a 72% probability of winning this college game, Utah might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -263 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Houston are trading at +210.
6.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 56.5 right now. Football fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to bet Under 56.5, there are odds of -110.
Consider every angle when placing your college football wagers. The best betting sites have a huge selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the game.
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
Utah Keep Cashing In at Home
Utah have strung together eight straight victories at Rice-Eccles Stadium. They have nine wins and one loss in the last 10 games at home, averaging 44.70 points scored and 16.90 points allowed.
Houston have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 games away from home, putting up 30.70 points per contest and giving up 21.90.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O56.5 | U56.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Utah Home Stats |
9-1 | 61.60 | 44.70 | 16.90 | 6 | 4 | |
 Houston Away Stats |
8-2 | 52.60 | 30.70 | 21.90 | 2 | 8 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O56.5 = Games Over 56.5 Points
- U56.5 = Games Under 56.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Houston Cougars Stats
Utah Utes Stats
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
- +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road
- -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 58.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 52.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 56.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 56.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 35.80 pts and allowed 22.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 30.70 pts and allowed 21.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 62.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 61.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 56.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 56.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 42.20 pts and allowed 20.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 42.80 pts and allowed 18.20 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big 12 | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BYU
|
6 | 0 | 201 | 91 | 110 | 4-0 | 2-0 | 6W |
Texas Tech
|
6 | 0 | 227 | 106 | 121 | 4-0 | 2-0 | 6W |
|
Utah
|
6 | 0 | 241 | 89 | 152 | 4-0 | 2-0 | 6W |
|
Houston
|
6 | 1 | 275 | 147 | 128 | 4-0 | 2-1 | 4W |
Arizona
|
5 | 1 | 214 | 114 | 100 | 3-0 | 2-1 | 4W |
Baylor
|
4 | 2 | 180 | 88 | 92 | 3-1 | 1-1 | 1L |
Oklahoma State
|
4 | 2 | 223 | 142 | 81 | 3-0 | 1-2 | 1L |
Cincinnati
|
4 | 2 | 211 | 161 | 50 | 4-0 | 0-2 | 2L |
Kansas State
|
4 | 2 | 213 | 120 | 93 | 4-1 | 0-1 | 1W |
Arizona State
|
3 | 3 | 188 | 192 | -4 | 2-1 | 1-2 | 1L |
Iowa State
|
3 | 3 | 178 | 130 | 48 | 3-1 | 0-2 | 1L |
TCU
|
3 | 3 | 144 | 73 | 71 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 1W |
UCF
|
3 | 3 | 190 | 130 | 60 | 3-0 | 0-3 | 2L |
West Virginia
|
4 | 3 | 263 | 238 | 25 | 3-2 | 1-1 | 1W |
Colorado
|
2 | 4 | 117 | 154 | -37 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 4L |
Kansas
|
2 | 4 | 192 | 144 | 48 | 2-2 | 0-2 | 2L |
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